Accidents Caused by Lightning Strikes

The book presents relevant medical aspects of accidents caused by lightning strikes in a practical manner and is supported by case examples: from the fundamentals of energy transfer to emergency medical first aid, the treatment of sequelae, and the medical examination of the deceased. It is aimed at physicians of all specialties who are involved in the acute care or follow-up of individuals after lightning strike accidents, such as those from emergency medicine, legal medicine, intensive care, and general medicine.

Introduction. - Historical. - Meteorological and Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. - Types of Energy Transmission. - First Aid and Emergency Medical Response. - Clinic. - Death Due to Lightning Strikes. - Prevention.