Literature DB >> 3724601

Telephone-related lightning injury.

B R Johnstone, D L Harding, B Hocking.   

Abstract

The case of a man who was injured by a stroke of lightning while using the telephone is reported. The patient sustained paralysis, sensory symptoms, otological disturbance and pathognomonic dendriform cutaneous marks (Lichtenberg figures). The relevant literature is reviewed, and the epidemiology and preventive measures are discussed.

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Year:  1986        PMID: 3724601     DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1986.tb113702.x

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Med J Aust        ISSN: 0025-729X            Impact factor:   7.738


  2 in total

1.  Air traffic controller lightning strike.

Authors:  M E Spieth; R L Kimura; T D Schryer
Journal:  J Natl Med Assoc       Date:  1994-09       Impact factor: 1.798

2.  Case Report: Unravelling the Mysterious Lichtenberg Figure Skin Response in a Patient With a High-Voltage Electrical Injury.

Authors:  Andrew Lindford; Susanna Juteau; Viljar Jaks; Mariliis Klaas; Heli Lagus; Jyrki Vuola; Esko Kankuri
Journal:  Front Med (Lausanne)       Date:  2021-06-11
  2 in total

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