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Lightning - a huge atmospheric electrical discharge - hitting the individual results in:
- massive DC countershock
- death in 30% of victims
Nearly all deaths follow immediate arrest.
If there are multiple victims following a lightning shock, the unconscious should be attended first.
Last reviewed 01/2018
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