# electricity definition

Electrical Burns » Electrical injuries are when high-energy current travels through the body due to contact with an electrical source. Injuries occur due to either the flow of current through the body, arc flash, or clothing that catches fire. With the former two, the body converts electricity to heat, which results in a thermal burn. It is important to consider that the outward appearance of an electrical burn does not accurately predict the true extent of the injury, as internal tissues or organs may be much more severely burned than the skin. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Electricity and Energy Terms In Lighting (J, kW, kWh, Lm/W) » To accurately select energy efficient lighting solutions, it’s helpful to know basic electricity & energy terms. Stouch shares four common terms. Stouchlighting.com

The Evaluation and Management of Electrical Storm » Electrical storm is an increasingly common and life-threatening syndrome that is defined by 3 or more sustained episodes of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, or appropriate shocks from an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator within… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation » Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, known by its acronym TENS, is a modality that uses electric current to activate nerves for therapeutic reasons. The TENS unit is a small device, often battery-operated, which can sometimes even fit into a pocket. It utilizes electrodes placed on the skin and which connect to the unit via wires to address a targeted therapeutic goal. The units are said to be titratable, permitting for a high degree of user tolerance with few side effects.  Compared to many medications, the device is free from the risk of overdose.  TENS units are often highly adjustable, allowing the user to control pulse width, intensity, and frequency. Low frequency of < 10Hz in conjunction with high intensity is used to produce muscle contractions. High frequencies of > 50 Hz are used with low intensity to produce paresthesia without muscle contractions.  Overall, the concept of TENS throughout history has been the topic of vigorous debate within scientific circles in regards to e Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

What is a watt-hour? – Definition from TechTarget » A watt-hour is a measure of a unit of energy. See how it is calculated and used to define the power consumption of a light or power generation of a battery. Techtarget.com

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