'Lightning injuries' presentation slideshows

Electrical Injuries

Electrical Injuries. http://www.carldbarnes.com/Practiceareadescriptions6.aspx. Author: Anna Macdonald, MD Date Created: July 2012. http://www.youthedesigner.com/2010/11/30/photos-of-lightning-30-electrifying-examples/. Learning Objectives.

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Lightning Injuries

Lightning Injuries. Michael W. Dailey, MD Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Albany Medical College. Overview. General Lightning Myths Severity of injuries Triage considerations Clinical Findings Long term effects Prevention. General.

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LIGHTNING SAFETY

Weatherford. LIGHTNING SAFETY. Lightning is the #1 storm killer in the U.S. Only 20% of those struck by lightning are killed. 70% survive, most with life-long injury or disability. Lightning causes approx. $5 billion in economic loss each year in the U.S.

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Wilderness Emergencies

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LIGHTNING SAFETY

LIGHTNING SAFETY. Lightning -- Significant Hazard. LIGHTNING: The Underrated Weather Hazard! 2nd Leading Cause Of Storm Deaths In U.S. (~ 60 / Year) More Than Tornadoes! More Than Hurricanes!. Top States For Lightning Deaths And Casualties. LIGHTNING DEATHS 1. FL

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Lesson 14: Lightning Emergency Reference Guide p. 65-66

Lesson 14: Lightning Emergency Reference Guide p. 65-66. Objectives. Describe how lightning can cause injury/death Describe the prevention of a lightning induced injury Describe the emergency treatment & care for lightning injuries Describe when evacuation is necessary in lightning cases.

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