Lightning injury with survival in five patients elec. inj.

Patients

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

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• ear injury
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): neurological sequels
• cardiovascular effects: acute myocardial infarction

Exposure

• lightning
• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: not specified