Citation

Pedersen ML, Uslu B, Lind MN, Carl P. Ugeskr. Laeger 2011; 173(15): 1138-1139.

Vernacular Title

Overlevelse efter lynnedslag og behandling af tilstodende komplikationer.

Affiliation

Kochsvej 35 B, 4.tv., 1812 Frederiksberg C. mlp@dadlnet.dk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21672467

Abstract

Lightning strike is an unpredictable weather phenomenon which can cause a variety of injuries to the human body. We present a case report with a 24-year-old male football [soccer] player, who survived prolonged cardiac arrest after a lighting strike and then presented with multiple organ dysfunction due to cellular swelling, extreme rhabdomyolysis and global hypoperfusion. We describe the clinical observations, therapy and injuries which may be expected. Furthermore, the pathophysiology and factors influencing the survival of this patient are discussed.

Language: da