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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Branched, fernlike necroses at the current entry point in the event of lightning strike.

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After first aid, immediate briefing on a monitoring station. Cave! Ventricular fibrillation can still occur hours after the accident! Heart damage caused by the electric shock is not always immediately visible in the ECG. Because of danger of rhabdomyolysis, monitoring of circulation and kidney function.

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Treatment depending on the degree of combustion: At degree I dry off, cool with damp compresses, powder (e.g. zinc oxide or talcum) or lotio alba. For grades II-III, antiseptic gauze dressings containing fat. For grade III necrosectomy and plastic defect coverage.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer