title: Lightning strikes.
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.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Centre, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Fulde
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Marsden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*