A case of keraunoparalysis: A bolt from the blue

Keraunoparalysis is a catastrophic but fortunately totally reversible neuroparalysis of the limbs occurring due to a lightning strike. One such case with transient right hemiparesis along with a brief account of the pathophysiology of this unique neurologic problem has been presented here.

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Published in:Indian journal of critical care medicine 2018-11, Vol.22 (11), p.804-805
Main Authors: Naik, Sadananda, Murali Krishna, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Consent
Electric shock
Injuries
Lightning
Nervous system
Paralysis
Patients
Physiology, Pathological
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Summary:Keraunoparalysis is a catastrophic but fortunately totally reversible neuroparalysis of the limbs occurring due to a lightning strike. One such case with transient right hemiparesis along with a brief account of the pathophysiology of this unique neurologic problem has been presented here.
ISSN:0972-5229
1998-359X
DOI:10.4103/ijccm.IJCCM_325_18