injuries and poisoning
Lightning Injuries
Treatment of Lightning Injuries
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation if needed A person struck by lightning does not retain electricity, so there is no danger in providing first aid. People without a heartbeat and who are not breathing need First-Aid Treatment for Cardiac Arrest (CPR) immediately, including both chest compressions and artificial respiration. If an automated external defibrillator is available, it should be used (see figure Burns and other injuries are treated as needed. If resuscitation efforts are not successful within the first 20 minutes, they are unlikely to be, so resuscitation efforts are then stopped. 