The evaluation of an electrical injury begins with a medical history and physical examination.

Physical findings in someone with an electrical injury may include:

• Localized thermal burns
• Entrance and exit wounds
• Burns of the mouth and eyes
• Abnormalities of nerve function
• Poor blood flow to an extremity

The evaluation of electrical injury requires testing.

Tests that may be used to evaluate electrical injury include:

• Blood coagulation profile
• Serum myoglobin
• Kidney profile
• Complete blood count
• Cardiac enzymes
• Cardiac monitoring for arrhythmias
• Chest x-ray
• Electrocardiogram
• Pulse oximetry
• Urinalysis
• X-rays of the spine and limbs
• CT scanning of the brain
• MRI scan of the brain