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Disseminated intravascular coagulation and acute myocardial necrosis caused by lightning elec. inj.

By: Ekoe JM, Cunningham M, Jaques O, Balague F, Baumann RP, Humair L, de Torrente A

Published in: Intensive Care Med 1985; 11 (3): 160-162

Patients

One adult, Switzerland

Endpoint

burns

current marks/necrosis

respiratory paralysis

fractures/ruptures

ear injury

unconsciousness

death

disseminated intravascular coagulation

cardiovascular effects: cardiac failure, acute myocardial infarction

Exposure

lightning

current entry and exit points: not specified