A bolt from the blue: Lightning injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 11 adults, India

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• fractures/ruptures
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

• lightning
• electric injuries/electrocution
• current entry and exit points: not specified