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.
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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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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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Emergency Access and Impact of Injuries Caused by Electrocution and Lightning
Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2023 Electrical injury is a physiological reaction caused by electric current passing through the body. Electric injuries can be caused by the impact and exposure to electric current or lightning either at home or at work.
Basri Lenjani +6 more
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Injuries, Sequelae, and Treatment of Lightning-Induced Injuries: 10 Years of Experience at a Swiss Trauma Center [PDF]
Emergency Medicine International, 2012 Principals. Lightning is one of the most powerful and spectacular natural phenomena. Lightning strikes to humans are uncommon but can cause devastating injuries.
Carmen A. Pfortmueller +5 more
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Lightning Injury is a disaster in Bangladesh? - Exploring its magnitude and public health needs [version 1; referees: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] [PDF]
F1000Research, 2016 Background: Lightning injury is a global public health issue. Low and middle-income countries in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world are most affected by lightning.
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Lightning fatalities and injuries in Turkey [PDF]
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2015 A database of lightning-related fatalities and injuries in Turkey was constructed by collecting data from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, newspaper archives, European Severe Weather Database, and the internet.
Ş. Tilev-Tanriover +3 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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