A Patient of Lightning Injury Combined with Reversible Neurologic Deficits: A Case Report.
- Author:
Il Kug CHOI
1
;
Han Joo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. iqtus@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lightning injuries;
Neurologic manifestations;
Paralysis
- MeSH:
Dizziness;
Emergencies;
Humans;
Lightning Injuries*;
Lightning*;
Middle Aged;
Neurologic Examination;
Neurologic Manifestations*;
Paralysis;
Resuscitation
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2015;26(4):345-348
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lightning injury can cause systemic deterioration, including neurologic deficits. We present a case of lightning injury with reversible neurologic deficits in a 49-year-old man. Clinical manifestations of neurologic deficits due to lightning injury vary from lightheadedness to paralysis. In order to achieve a favorable outcome, immediate respiratory support and careful neurologic examinations are key elements during initial resuscitation. If secondary injuries due to any type of trauma following lightning were suspected, emergency physicians should make a decision regarding use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
