@article{ajmcr202081229,
author={{Jitsuiki, Kei and Muramatsu, Ken-ichi and Shoda, Shin-ichi and Yanagawa, Youichi},
title={Lightning Injury Caused by a Side Flash},
journal={American Journal of Medical Case Reports},
volume={8},
number={12},
pages={538--540},
year={2020},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/8/12/29},
issn={2374-216X},
abstract={A 29-year-old male soldier, who was taking part in a military field training exercise during summer, lost consciousness and fell backwards while sheltering at the foot of a tree that was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. Upon arrival, his vital signs were stable. He had a linear burn at the right brachium with headache. Electrocardiography, cardiac ultrasound and whole body computed tomography revealed no specific findings. Blood biochemistry revealed rhabdomyolysis. The post-admission course was uneventful. This is a rare report of a patient who received a side flash from a tree during a lightning strike. Service members who routinely train and work outdoors should be vigilant in relation to the dangers of lightning.},
doi={10.12691/ajmcr-8-12-29}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}