Which of these burn patients is most at risk for silent deep tissue injury?
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Correct answer: A low-voltage electrical burn with small entry and exit sites.
Electrical burns often appear minor on surface but can have extensive internal damage to muscle, bone and organs, requiring high suspicion.
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