TY - JOUR PY - 1985// TI - Lightning injury with survival in five patients JO - JAMA journal of the American Medical Association A1 - Amy, B. W. A1 - McManus, W. F. A1 - Goodwin, C. W. A1 - Pruitt, B. A. SP - 243 EP - 245 VL - 253 IS - 2 N2 - Of a total of 4,153 admissions, five patients with lightning-associated injuries were admitted to a burn center during a 15-year period, 1969 through 1983. In these patients, the burned portion of the total body surface ranged from 3% to 29% (average, 16%), and all survived. The associated injuries and complications in these lightning-strike victims and a review of treatment guidelines are presented.
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