Lightning injury: A review

Amber E. Ritenour; Melinda J. Morton; John G. McManus; David J. Barillo; Leopoldo C. Cancio

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2007.11.006

Lightning injury: A review

Amber E. Ritenour, Melinda J. Morton, John G. McManus, David J. Barillo, Leopoldo C. Cancio

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Abstract

Lightning is an uncommon but potentially devastating cause of injury in patients presenting to burn centers. These injuries feature unusual symptoms, high mortality, and significant long-term morbidity. This paper will review the epidemiology, physics, clinical presentation, management principles, and prevention of lightning injuries.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	585-594
Number of pages	10
Journal	Burns
Volume	34
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2007.11.006
State	Published - Aug 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Burns
Lightning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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