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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12023712 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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On average, lightning causes more casualties annually in the United States than any other storm-related phenomenon except floods. Although 90% of those injured survive, they may have permanent sequelae and disability. Many of these people incur injuries or are killed by lightning because of misinformation and inappropriate behavior during thunderstorms. A few simple precautions can reduce lightning injury risk. To standardize recommended actions during thunderstorms, the Lightning Safety Group (LSG), composed of lightning experts from many lightning-related backgrounds, met at the American Meteorological Society meeting Phoenix, AZ, in January 1998 to collectively address personal lightning safety. This paper is a summary of the recommendations developed by the LSG. |
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Authors:
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Christoph Zimmermann; Mary Ann Cooper; Ronald L Holle |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comment; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of emergency medicine Volume: 39 ISSN: 0196-0644 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Emerg Med Publication Date: 2002 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-22 Completed Date: 2002-06-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8002646 Medline TA: Ann Emerg Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 660-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Wxline, Tucson, AZ, USA. |
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Humans Lightning* Lightning Injuries / epidemiology, prevention & control*, therapy United States |
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Comment On:
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Ann Emerg Med. 2002 Jun;39(6):665-70
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12023713
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