Abstract
Injuries caused by lightning are comparatively rare but are one of the most common injuries resulting from natural events. During an airshow lightning struck a group of spectators injuring many persons. A 35-year-old man survived for 4 days after an initially successful resuscitation. The forensic autopsy revealed burn injuries typical for lightning running down the length of the body and the histological examination revealed myocardial necrosis.
| Translated title of the contribution | Lightning injury survived for 4 days after initially successful resuscitation |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Rechtsmedizin |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Pages (from-to) | 561-565 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0937-9819 |
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| Publication status | Published - 12.2015 |