Pathological Features of Death From Lightning Strike

Seidl, S.

doi:10.1007/978-1-59259-921-9_1

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“…Transient lines of erythema with a fernlike pattern that occur in lightning strikes are also referred to as Lichtenberg figures. These appear approximately 1 h after a strike and fade within hours in survivors [2][3][4]. They are not burns and do not follow nerve or vessel pathways and are not associated with damage to the epidermis or underlying tissues [5].…”

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Lichtenberg figures—morphological findings

Byard

2023

Forensic Sci Med Pathol

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Following a witnessed lethal lightning strike of an adult male who was standing outside in a storm, numerous Lichtenberg figures were identified upon external examination of the body. Sectioning across multiple areas of linear erythema in the figures showed no subcutaneous hemorrhage. This was later confirmed on histology which showed only subtle dermal capillary dilatation with no interstitial hemorrhage or inflammation in these areas. The only areas of interstitial hemorrhage were present in adjacent scattered punctate burns from arcing. The documented resolution of Lichtenberg figures within hours would be more in keeping with temporary functional capillary dilatation, shown in this case, rather than with tissue alteration by interstitial hemorrhage or inflammation.

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Lichtenberg figures—morphological findings

Byard

2023

Forensic Sci Med Pathol

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“…Ohm's law states that current is equal to voltage over resistance. A mechanism of death in electric shock drowning as re ported by Fish and Geddes [17] was used to determine the LD50 of lightening current and voltage [14][15][16][17][18][19]. Arithmetical method of up-and-down procedure was adopted for calculation of LD50 [16].…”

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Fast Vision of Two Electrospinning Technique: History, Fundamentals and Applications

Peón¹

2019

CTBEB

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Electric current constitutes potential hazards across the globe. In view of this, literatures were assessed for determination of lethal dose of electric current that would kill 50% of human (LD50), using cardiorespiratory pathological signs. The low LD50 value of electric current (36.5±21.3mA) and voltage (11.0±6.4 V) respectively, suggest very serious toxicity. The vital toxicity signs were paralysis of respiratory muscle and ventricular fibrillation. Hence, electric current should be avoided since it is severely hazardous.

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“…The least cause of death in deserts are caused by lightning. In the United States, approximately 100 to 600 deaths are due to lightning every year [24]. This happens when a high voltage direct current in the kiloampere (kA) range either strikes an individual directly, via a side-flash, or indirectly through an intermediary object.…”

Section: Lightningmentioning

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“…In case of lightning, the cause of death is either cardiac or neurologic, cutaneous burns, or respiratory in origin. Many factors can play a role and affect the human body, for example, the intensity of the current, the timing of its passing through the body, the pathway involved, the activity and position of the person at the time of the event in relation to the ground, in addition to the mechanism of striking [24,25].…”

Section: Lightningmentioning

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Desert Related Death

Madadin

Al-Abdulrahman

Alahmed

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Introduction: Desert death is defined as any death that occurs in the desert and could be attributed to a list of causes including environmental, animal related, undetermined, and other causes. Death in the desert seems to be obscure and little discussed in the field of forensic medicine, despite its importance, and there is only limited literature available on this broad topic. This narrative review aims to identify the most common causes of desert death and its medicolegal implications. Desert death causes: Environmental causes of death could be a result of temperature and lightening-related causes. Moreover, a variety of animals found in deserts are considered to be threatening and fatal, in addition to other and undetermined causes. Medicolegal implications of desert death: Likely to arise from the difficulties faced in finding the cause of death are the identification of the victim and the postmortem injuries that occur. Conclusion: Desert death is a broad topic with great medicolegal significance. More information and case reports need to be added in the literature. Guidelines for people about the danger of going to deserts in specific weather conditions should be implemented. Safety regulations must be taken into account at all times.

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Pathological Features of Death From Lightning Strike

Cited by 14 publications

References 56 publications

Lichtenberg figures—morphological findings

Lichtenberg figures—morphological findings

Fast Vision of Two Electrospinning Technique: History, Fundamentals and Applications

Desert Related Death

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