Neurologic complications of lightning injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 13 adults, United States

Endpoint

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

Exposure

• lightning
• current entry and exit points: not specified