Lightning Injuries [poranění bleskem]

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Injuries, Lightning
Lightning Stroke

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Definition

Accidental injuries caused by brief high-voltage electrical discharges during thunderstorms. Cardiopulmonary arrest, coma and other neurologic symptoms, myocardial necrosis, and dermal burns are common. Prompt treatment of the acute sequelae, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is indicated for survival.

DUI
D015168 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0023309
Previous indexing
Burns, Electric (1966-1988); Electric Injuries (1966-1988); Lightning (1966-1988)
History note
91(89); was see under ELECTRIC INJURIES 1989-90
Public note
91; was see under ELECTRIC INJURIES 1989-90