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Lightning strikes.

Authors :
Fulde GW
Marsden SJ
Source :
The Medical journal of Australia [Med J Aust] 1990 Oct 15; Vol. 153 (8), pp. 496-8.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Lightning strike is a natural phenomenon with potentially devastating effects. The physics of lightning strike and the physiology of lightning injury are discussed. Three cases are reported and the clinical features are described. Aspects of the management of such patients are discussed with particular emphasis on assessment and resuscitation in the Emergency Department.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adult
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Burns, Electric pathology
Lightning Injuries pathology
Skin injuries

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025-729X
Volume :
153
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Medical journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2215342
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1990.tb126160.x
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