Lightning metallization injury
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Blumenthal, Ryan
Nixon, Kenneth J.
Gomes, Chandima
Hunt, Hugh Gp
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Abstract
We report the case of an unusual lightning-related phenomenon.
A 41-year-old male construction worker sustained a direct lightning strike, at approximately 16:00 SAST, in mid-November 2021.
Scene examination showed a large amount of mud, because of the rain, and remnants of torn-and-tattered clothing.
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Lightning, Metallization, Electrothermal, Energy, Keraunomedicine, Keraunopathology, Phenomenon, Jewelry, Zipper, Necklace
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Blumenthal, R., Nixon, K.J., Gomes, C. & Hunt, H.G.. Lightning Metallization Injury. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. e93-e95, 2022. doi: 10.1097/PAF.0000000000000758.