Pathophysiology and treatment of lightning injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 4 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States

Endpoint

• burns
• muscle paralysis
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): neurological sequels
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

• lightning
• current entry and exit points: not specified