| Literature DB >> 18395987 |
Amber E Ritenour1, Melinda J Morton, John G McManus, David J Barillo, Leopoldo C Cancio.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID： 18395987 DOI： 10.1016/j.burns.2007.11.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Burns ISSN： 0305-4179 Impact factor: 2.744