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Lightning injuries of the posterior segment of the eye [PDF]
Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Lightning causes serious injuries and deaths worldwide every year. Ophthalmic injuries due to lightning are due to direct or indirect transmission of electric current, resistance-induced heat, and heat-induced shock wave.
Ekta Rishi, V P Indu, Unnati Sharma
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Similarities and differences between lightning and electrical injuries: two case reports [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and InjuryExposure to electrical current, whether through accidental contact in residential or industrial settings or via lightning strikes, represents a serious global health concern.
Yi Liu +2 more
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“Thunderstruck”: Penetrating Thoracic Injury From Lightning Strike [PDF]
, 2013 Lightning strike victims are rarely presented at an emergency department. Burns are often the primary focus. This case report describes the improvised explosive device like-injury to the thorax due to lightning strike and its treatment, which has not ...
Oscar J.F. Van Waes +2 more
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Bangladesh Critical Care Journal, 2017 Lightning injuries are injuries caused by lightning strikes. Lightning delivers a massive electrical pulse over a fraction of a millisecond. It can kill a person by instantaneously short-circuiting the heart. Lightning injuries have been the second most common cause of storm-related death in the United States1,2,3. Far more injuries and deaths occur in
Rajib Hasan +8 more
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Vision Pan-America, 2016 Secondary injuries caused by lightning strikes are not frequent; however survivors have important sequelae in organs and tissues. We describe two cases, the first one with lightning-induced maculopathy and the other case involves lens damage.
Jeanneth Eloyne Toquica +1 more
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When lightning strikes the heart: a rare injury with features of non‑ST elevation myocardial infarction – a case report [PDF]
The Egyptian Heart JournalBackground Injuries from lightning strikes are infrequent but potentially life-threatening, mainly caused by indirect electrical injuries. Although various organ systems can be involved, the effects of electric current on the cardiovascular system can ...
Muhammad Isra Rafidin Rayyan +4 more
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Paraparesis following peripheral and central nervous system lesions after a lightning strike – a case report [PDF]
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Clinical CommunicationsObjective: To describe a case of paraparesis caused by both peripheral neuropathy and spinal cord injury following a lightning strike, highlighting imaging findings and neurophysiological results to improve understanding and management.
Zoé Moyaux +6 more
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Lightning-induced cataract with concomitant optic nerve damage [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyLightning-induced ocular injuries are rare but potentially severe sequelae. This case report describes a 35-year-old male patient who suffered a lightning strike injury 20 years ago, resulting in traumatic cataract and optic nerve damage in his left eye.
Simin Deng +4 more
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A bolt from the blue: Lightning injuries. [PDF]
Med J Armed Forces India, 2015 Nagesh IV +4 more
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GIS-based spatial analysis for lightning scenario in Bangladesh [PDF]
HeliyonBangladesh has witnessed alarmingly rising lightning frequency, particularly during pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. This has resulted in significant annual death tolls from lightning strikes over the past decade.
Ferdous Ahmed +4 more
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