@article{ref1,
title="Lightning injuries in Northern Ireland",
journal="Ulster medical journal, THe",
year="2018",
author="Sleiwah, Aseel and Baker, Jill and Gowers, Christopher and Elsom, Derek M. and Rashid, Abid",
volume="87",
number="3",
pages="168-172",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Lightning injuries are uncommon in Northern Ireland (NI) with scarce reports detailing incidence and local experience. We present a case study of 3 patients involved in a single lightning strike with a review of the incidence of similar injuries in the province. <br><br>METHODS: Data from TORRO's National Lightning Incidents Database between 1987 and 2016 (30 years) were searched to identify victims of lightning injuries in NI. Information on 3 patients with lightning injuries that were managed in our regional burns and plastic surgery service was collected and examined. A supplementary search in hospital records was conducted over the last 20 years to identify additional data. <br><br>RESULTS: Prior to our study, 6 victims of lightning injuries were identified of whom 5 survived and 1 died. Our 3 patients comprised of 2 children and 1 accompanying adult. All survived but the adult suffered cardiac arrest and required a prolonged period of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. <br><br>CONCLUSION: While lightning injuries are rare in NI, this is the first report of more than one person affected by a single lightning incident in the province. In our limited experience, immediate public response and prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts facilitated by automated defibrillators result in a favourable outcome.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0041-6193",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}