Adult Electrocution / Lightning Strike

Question 1

Adult Electrocution / Lightning Strike - Initial actions?

Answer 1

Consider C-spine
O2
IV/IO
ECG
Maintain normothermia

Question 2

Adult Electrocution / Lightning Strike - Hypotension?

Answer 2

20 ml/kg to maintain normotension

Question 3

Adult Electrocution / Lightning Strike - If multiple patients, use the use which triage concept?

Answer 3

reverse triage, treat cardiac and respiratory arrest patients before the lesser wounded