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Lightning Injuries
Treatment of Lightning Injuries
Supportive care Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is initiated for cardiac or respiratory arrest or both. If an automated external defibrillator is available, it should be used for cardiac arrest. Patients who are in Cardiac Arrest following a lightning strike, unlike patients in cardiac arrest from other types of trauma, often have an excellent prognosis if resuscitated. Thus, unlike in a typical Supportive care is provided. Fluids are usually restricted to minimize potential brain edema. Most patients who have been injured by lightning can be safely discharged unless cardiac effects or brain lesions are suspected. 