Lightning Injury with Survival in Five Patients

Abstract

Of a total of 4,153 admissions, five patients with lightning- associated injuries were admitted to a burn center during a 15-year period, 1969 through 1983. In these patients, the burned portion of the total body surface ranged from 3% to 29% (average, 16%), and all survived. The associated injuries and complications in these lightning-strike victims and a review of treatment guidelines are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 11, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157261

Entities

People

  • B. A. Pruitt Jr.
  • B. W. Amy
  • C. W. Goodwin Jr.
  • W. F. Mcmanus

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandages
  • Ear
  • Electric Current
  • Eye Injuries
  • Health Services
  • High Voltage
  • Lightning
  • Medical Personnel
  • Necrosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Physical Examination (Medicine)
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.