title: Lightning medicine in South Africa.
abstract: South Africa has a rich history of lightning research; however, research on the clinical and pathological effects and features of lightning-related injury (keraunomedicine or lightning medicine) remains neglected locally. By providing an overview of keraunomedicine and focussing on South African perspectives, we hope to raise awareness and propose that a concerted and co-ordinated attempt be made to report and collate data regarding lightning strike victims in South Africa.
authors: Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Pretoria, South Africa. ryan.blumenthal@up.ac.za
authors: Ryan
authors: R
authors: Blumenthal
authors: Estelle
authors: E
authors: Trengrove
authors: Ian R
authors: IR
authors: Jandrell
authors: Gert
authors: G
authors: Saayman
mesh_terms: D005392:First Aid / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011361:Professional Competence; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D012621:Seasons; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology