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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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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Extreme Middle Eastern dust event over metropolitan Mumbai, India, associated with enhanced lightning activity [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study examines the influence of transboundary dust on lightning activity in the Mumbai region, India, during an extreme pre-monsoon event on May 13, 2024, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Abhijeet Gangane, Deen Mani Lal
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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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Distribution of Lightning Accidents in Sri Lanka from 1974 to 2019 Using the DesInventar Database
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2021 The reported lightning accidents that are available in the DesInventar database—which consist of 549 deaths, 498 injured people, 39 destroyed houses, and 741 damaged houses—were analyzed in terms of their geographical and temporal variation.
Mahesh Edirisinghe +1 more
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Brief communication "A multi-disciplinary approach to a side-flash lightning incident to human beings in the Basque Country" [PDF]
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2013 On 31 August 2011 a lightning incident affecting two human beings was registered in the Basque Country (northern Spain). The two individuals were sightseeing in the Painted Forest of Oma (province of Biscay, Basque Country) when an approaching ...
J. López +5 more
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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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