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Year 2017, Volume: 8 Issue: 4, 66 - 68, 01.10.2017

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Lightning Strike

Year 2017, Volume: 8 Issue: 4, 66 - 68, 01.10.2017

Abstract

Introduction: Lightning strike is a rare, deadly natural phenomenon, affecting multiple organ systems with serious complications.
Known complications include but are not limited to myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, cardiac contusion, stroke, cutaneous
burns, pulmonary disorders, neurological disorders, acute renal failure, and death. Electrophysiological effects of a strike on the
heart may result in ventricular fibrillation, asystole, QT prolongation, supraventricular tachycardia, and nonspecific ST-T changes.
Case report: Here we report the case of a patient whose medical history revealed syncope due to being struck by lightning, and
electrocardiography changes were identified together with positive troponin I value during follow-up.
Conclusion: Patients who manifest cardiac and neurological symptoms and signs should be monitored and followed-up for
at least 24-48 h with cardiac investigation, neuromuscular evaluation, and supportive treatment (especially rhabdomyolysis).

References

  • Cooray V, Cooray C, Andrews CJ. Lightning caused injuries in humans. J Electrostat 2007; 65: 386-94. [CrossRef]
  • Pfortmueller CA, Yikun Y, Haberkern M, Wuest E, Zimmermann H, Exadaktylos AK. Injuries, sequelae, and treatment of lightning-induced injuries: 10 years of experience at a Swiss Trauma Center. Emerg Med Int 2012; 2012: 167698. [CrossRef]
  • Slesinger TL, Bank M, Drumheller BC, Peress DA, Ward MF, Sama AE, et al. Immediate cardiac arrest and subsequent development of cardiogenic shock caused by lightning strike. J Trauma 2010; 68: E5-7. [CrossRef]
  • Cooper MA. A fifth mechanism of lightning injury. Acad Emerg Med 2002; 9: 172-4. [CrossRef]
  • Saglam H, Yavuz Y, Yurumez Y, Ozkececi G, Kilit C. A case of acute myocardial infarction due to indirect lightning strike. J Electrocardiol 2007; 40: 527-30. [CrossRef]
  • Dronacahrya L, Poudel R. Lightning induced atrial fibrillation. Kathmandu Univ Med J 2008; 6: 514-5.
  • Emet M, Aksakal E, Aslan S, Karacan M, Ersunan G. Lightning-induced lethal myocardial infarction and ventricular tachycardia in a boy. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2010; 10: 378-9. [CrossRef]
  • Fontanarosa PB. Electrical shock and lightning strike. Ann Emerg Med 1993; 22: 378-87. [CrossRef]
  • Aslar AK, Soran A, Yildiz Y, Isik Y. Epidemiology, morbidity, mortality and treatment of lightning injuries in a Turkish burns units. Int J Clin Pract 2001; 55: 502-4.
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Other ID JA48TK47CG
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Ayça Calbay

Atıf Bayramoğlu This is me

Kenan Ataç This is me

Şahin Aslan This is me

Publication Date October 1, 2017
Submission Date October 1, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2017 Volume: 8 Issue: 4

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APA Calbay, A., Bayramoğlu, A., Ataç, K., Aslan, Ş. (2017). Lightning Strike. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, 8(4), 66-68.
AMA Calbay A, Bayramoğlu A, Ataç K, Aslan Ş. Lightning Strike. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. October 2017;8(4):66-68.
Chicago Calbay, Ayça, Atıf Bayramoğlu, Kenan Ataç, and Şahin Aslan. “Lightning Strike”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 8, no. 4 (October 2017): 66-68.
EndNote Calbay A, Bayramoğlu A, Ataç K, Aslan Ş (October 1, 2017) Lightning Strike. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 8 4 66–68.
IEEE A. Calbay, A. Bayramoğlu, K. Ataç, and Ş. Aslan, “Lightning Strike”, Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 66–68, 2017.
ISNAD Calbay, Ayça et al. “Lightning Strike”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 8/4 (October 2017), 66-68.
JAMA Calbay A, Bayramoğlu A, Ataç K, Aslan Ş. Lightning Strike. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2017;8:66–68.
MLA Calbay, Ayça et al. “Lightning Strike”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, vol. 8, no. 4, 2017, pp. 66-68.
Vancouver Calbay A, Bayramoğlu A, Ataç K, Aslan Ş. Lightning Strike. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2017;8(4):66-8.