Keraunoparalysis, a 'specific' lightning injury

H J ten Duis; H J Klasen; P E Reenalda

doi:10.1016/0305-4179(85)90183-4

Keraunoparalysis, a 'specific' lightning injury

Burns Incl Therm Inj. 1985 Oct;12(1):54-7. doi: 10.1016/0305-4179(85)90183-4.

Authors

H J ten Duis, H J Klasen, P E Reenalda

PMID: 4063869
DOI: 10.1016/0305-4179(85)90183-4

Abstract

Lightning paralysis or keraunoparalysis, a transient paralysis associated with extreme vasoconstriction and sensory disturbances of one or more extremities as a result of lightning impact is described in two patients.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Burns, Electric / diagnosis
Electric Injuries / diagnosis*
Female
Humans
Ischemia / diagnosis
Leg / blood supply
Lightning*
Male
Paraplegia / diagnosis*