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Electric Injuries +     
Conducted Energy Weapon Injuries 
Electric Burns  
Lightning Injuries 
Accidental injuries caused by brief high-voltage electrical discharges during thunderstorms. Cardiopulmonary arrest, coma and other neurologic symptoms, myocardial necrosis, and dermal burns are common. Prompt treatment of the acute sequelae, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is indicated for survival.

Synonyms
Exact Synonyms: Lightning Injury ;   Lightning Stroke ;   Lightning Strokes
Primary IDs: MESH:D015168 ;   RDO:0006847
Definition Sources: MESH:D015168

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