Citation

Grumet GW. Bull. Menninger Clin. 1989; 53(6): 512-521.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Guilford Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2819293

Abstract

Accidental electrical injuries are quite common, but suicide attempts by electrocution are rare and are scarcely mentioned in the medical literature. The author describes the case of a male nurse who unsuccessfully attempted suicide by applying a 5,165-volt cardiac defibrillator to his head. The author also reviews the electrophysiology involved and discusses the psychodynamics that prompted this action.

Language: en