Lightning injury with survival in five patients.
Of a total of 4,153 admissions, five patients with lightning-associated injuries were admitted to a burn center during a 15-year period, 1969 through 1983. In these patients, the burned portion of the total body surface ranged from 3% to 29% (average, 16%), and all survived. The associated injuries and complications in these lightning-strike victims and a review of treatment guidelines are presented.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008030:Lightning; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D016038:Skin Transplantation