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Lightning Burns and Electrical Trauma in a Couple Simultaneously Struck by Lightning
Stephanie A Eyerly-Webb1, Rachele Solomon1, Seong K Lee1
1Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, Hollywood, Florida.
Florida lightning strike victims, though often appearing unharmed, require medical evaluation for internal injuries. Simultaneous strikes highlight the need for thorough assessment of cardiac, renal, and neurological health in all lightning survivors.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Florida experiences the highest number of lightning strike fatalities in the U.S.
- Lightning strikes can cause severe internal injuries despite superficial burns.
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