It is called as "Lichtenberg figures", fernlike or featherlike transient skin injury induced by lightning. The girl was struck through the arm by which she was holding the rope.
Lichtenberg figures are pathognomonic of lightning injuries.
Lichtenberg figures are pathognomonic of lightning injuries.
mech of injury can be a “direct strike,” which leads to fatal cardiorespiratory arrest, “ground current” when⚡️hits t ground nearby, “side splash” when⚡️strikes a nearby taller object, & “contact injury,” when t current is conducted by wires or otr metal surfaces, like this case.
These lesions, which can be inappropriately called burns, have a typical feathering pattern, are not painful, and tend to disappear in 24-48 hours.
The most likely pathogenic mechanism is considered to be lysis of erythrocytes caused by electric current path.
The most likely pathogenic mechanism is considered to be lysis of erythrocytes caused by electric current path.
Because there is a risk of late arrhythmia, even in asymptomatic individuals, performing an ECG is recommended.
Source: @ActaPaediatrica 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.08.035
Source: @ActaPaediatrica 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.08.035
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