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Vivek Abraham, MD
PGY-1, Orthopedic Surgery
PGY-1, Orthopedic Surgery
Ivan Yue, MD
PGY-1, Emergency MedicineNaval Medical Center San Diego
AAEM/RSA Publications and Social Media Committee
Alexander Li, MD
PGY-1, Orthopedic Surgery
PGY-1, Orthopedic Surgery
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Introduction
Lightning strike triage and cardiac resuscitation was previously covered in part 1. Abnormal cardiac rhythms are the most common fatal complications of lightning strikes, but other complications of lightning strikes can cause high morbidity and mortality if left untreated. This article will go over injury patterns that may be seen and diagnosed in the emergency room.
Lightning strike triage and cardiac resuscitation was previously covered in part 1. Abnormal cardiac rhythms are the most common fatal complications of lightning strikes, but other complications of lightning strikes can cause high morbidity and mortality if left untreated. This article will go over injury patterns that may be seen and diagnosed in the emergency room.
