When lightning strikes
- 1 March 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 79 (4) , 109-124
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1986.11699316
Abstract
Between 300 and 600 persons die each year in the United States in lightning accidents. Several thousand more are struck but survive, and up to 75% of these survivors have some permanent sequelae. The author addresses the types of lightning injuries, the pathophysiology involved, and the recommended approach to prevention and treatment.Keywords
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