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Lightning strike to the head: case report

S Steinbaum1, J D Harviel, J H Jaffin

  • 1Department of Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

The Journal of Trauma
|January 1, 1994
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A teen athlete survived a direct lightning strike to the head, thanks to his football helmet and prompt medical care. This case highlights the protective potential of headgear during lightning incidents.

Area of Science:

  • Sports medicine
  • Neurology
  • Emergency medicine

Background:

  • Lightning strikes pose a significant risk to individuals, particularly athletes participating in outdoor sports.
  • Protective headgear, such as football helmets, is designed to mitigate head trauma from physical impacts.
  • The specific protective effects of headgear against direct lightning strikes are not well-documented.

Observation:

  • A teen-aged athlete experienced a direct lightning strike to the head during a football activity.
  • The athlete was wearing a standard football helmet at the time of the incident.
  • The presence of sweat on the athlete's body was noted.

Findings:

  • The football helmet, combined with the conductive properties of sweat, may have played a role in dissipating electrical energy.

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  • Aggressive and immediate resuscitation efforts were crucial for the athlete's survival.
  • The athlete achieved a complete recovery without apparent long-term sequelae.

    • Implications:

    • This case suggests that protective headgear might offer some degree of protection against direct lightning strikes.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the physics of lightning interaction with protective equipment.
    • Enhanced safety protocols for outdoor sports during thunderstorms should be considered, even with protective gear.