Electrical burn

According to Joule's first law: electricity passing through resistance creates heat, so there is no current entering the body in this type of burn.

[5] With the advances in technology, electrical injuries are becoming more common and are the fourth leading cause of work-related traumatic death.

[12] Generally, the pathway of the current will follow the course of the least resistant tissues: firstly blood vessels, nerves, and muscle, then skin, tendon, fat, and bone.

[8] Most commonly, electric injuries primarily damage the outer limbs, but more critical portions of the body may be affected as well causing severe complications.

[9] Repeated removal of the damaged tissue and extensive rehabilitation are common, while limb amputation rates for victims who experience direct electrical contact can be as high as 75%.

[17] Burn treatment for severe wounds may require skin grafting, debridement, excision of dead tissue, and repair of damaged organs.

In very rare instances, a high voltage electric shock can cause cataracts in the lens of the eyes, and detachment of the retina.