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Lightning strikes
1Accident and Emergency Centre, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|October 15, 1990
Summary
Lightning strikes cause severe injuries. This study discusses lightning physics, injury physiology, and emergency management, highlighting patient assessment and resuscitation in the Emergency Department.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Medical Physiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Lightning strikes are a significant natural hazard with severe physiological consequences.
- Understanding the physics of lightning and its impact on the human body is crucial.