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Review
. 2008 Aug;34(5):585-94.
doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2007.11.006. Epub 2008 Apr 18.

Lightning injury: a review

Amber E Ritenour  1 , Melinda J Morton, John G McManus, David J Barillo, Leopoldo C Cancio
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Lightning injury: a review

Amber E Ritenour et al. Burns. 2008 Aug.

Abstract

Lightning is an uncommon but potentially devastating cause of injury in patients presenting to burn centers. These injuries feature unusual symptoms, high mortality, and significant long-term morbidity. This paper will review the epidemiology, physics, clinical presentation, management principles, and prevention of lightning injuries.

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