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Lightning Strike (cont.)

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Medical Treatment

In general, if you have no symptoms and a normal ECG, you may be sent home with a referral to any specialists if needed.

The doctor will treat those injuries that are discovered on the physical examination.

  • Head injury indicated by a loss of consciousness and or confusion is frequently treated by observation in the hospital.

  • Possible injury to the heart that shows up on an abnormal ECG or in blood enzyme levels is usually managed in the hospital by observation and medicine if needed.

  • Ear and eye injuries are treated as needed with referral to an appropriate specialist.

  • Keraunoparalysis is usually temporary but may require observation in the hospital.

  • Spine injuries usually require hospitalization for observation or surgical stabilization.

  • Broken bones may be treated with splinting or may require surgery.

  • Symptoms of nerve injury (numbness, tingling) can generally be monitored by a neurologist.

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