Immediate Cardiac Arrest and Subsequent Development of Cardiogenic Shock Caused by Lightning Strike

Slesinger, Todd; Bank, Matthew; Drumheller, Byron C.; Peress, Danielle; Ward, M.F.; Sama, Andrew E.; Falkowitz, Jamie S.

doi:10.1097/ta.0b013e3181574c23

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“…Lightning strikes in humans are an uncommon but potentially devastating cause of injury [5, 13, 14]. In contrast to other high-voltage accidents, lightning-related injuries involve not only extreme high voltages, but also very short exposure times to electrical current [7, 12, 13, 15].…”

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Injuries, Sequelae, and Treatment of Lightning-Induced Injuries: 10 Years of Experience at a Swiss Trauma Center

Pfortmueller

Yikun

Haberkern

et al. 2012

Emergency Medicine International

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Principals. Lightning is one of the most powerful and spectacular natural phenomena. Lightning strikes to humans are uncommon but can cause devastating injuries. We analyzed lightning-related admissions to our emergency department from January 2000 to December 2010 to review and highlight the main features of lightning-related injuries. Methods. All data were collected prospectively and entered in the emergency department' database (Qualicare Switzerland) and retrospectively analyzed. Results. Nine patients with lightning-related injuries presented to our emergency department. Four were female, and five were male. The most common site of injury was the nervous system (6 out of 9 patients) followed by the cardiovascular system (5 out of 9 patients). The third most common injuries occurred to the skin (3 out of 9 patients). Four of the patients had to be hospitalized for further observation. Conclusion. Reports of lightning strikes and related injuries are scarce. The establishment of an international register would therefore benefit the understanding of their injury patterns and facilitate specific treatment.

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“…In contrast to other high-voltage accidents, lightning-related injuries involve not only extreme high voltages, but also very short exposure times to electrical current [7, 12, 13, 15]. The injuries sustained may therefore not only be caused by electric energy, but also by high temperatures and blast waves [15].…”

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Injuries, Sequelae, and Treatment of Lightning-Induced Injuries: 10 Years of Experience at a Swiss Trauma Center

Pfortmueller

Yikun

Haberkern

et al. 2012

Emergency Medicine International

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“…Those who appear to be dead should be treated first. 42,70 All the others who are moving and breathing will live, and even though some may sustain permanent sequelae, delaying care will not worsen their conditions.…”

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National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation

Walsh

Cooper

Holle

et al. 2013

Journal of Athletic Training

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Objective: To present recommendations for the education, prevention, and management of lightning injuries for those involved in athletics or recreation.Background: Lightning is the most common severe-storm activity encountered annually in the United States. The majority of lightning injuries can be prevented through an aggressive educational campaign, vacating outdoor activities before the lightning threat, and an understanding of the attributes of a safe place from the hazard.Recommendations: This position statement is focused on supplying information specific to lightning safety and prevention and treatment of lightning injury and providing lightning-safety recommendations for the certified athletic trainer and those who are involved in athletics and recreation.

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“…Cardiac involvement is seen in 46% of patients as described by Slesinger et.al. 9 It has been found that the entire myocardium is depolarized when lightning strikes and that the heart remains in forced, sustained contraction until termination of the current which may cause cell necrosis, heart enzyme elevation, T-inversion, QT prolongation, myocardial damage, pericardial effusion, conduction disturbances, and dysrhythmias.…”

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A bolt from the blue: Lightning injuries

Nagesh

Bhatia

Mohan

et al. 2015

Medical Journal Armed Forces India

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Immediate Cardiac Arrest and Subsequent Development of Cardiogenic Shock Caused by Lightning Strike

Cited by 8 publications

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Injuries, Sequelae, and Treatment of Lightning-Induced Injuries: 10 Years of Experience at a Swiss Trauma Center

Injuries, Sequelae, and Treatment of Lightning-Induced Injuries: 10 Years of Experience at a Swiss Trauma Center

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation

A bolt from the blue: Lightning injuries

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