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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Someone has been hit by lightning and is on the ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden collapse during storm with burn marks or torn clothing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Missing shoes, singed hair, or entry/exit burn points.
Scene hazards: Continued lightning, Cardiac arrest, Burns, Spinal injury from fall
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roll victim to safety if in open during ongoing storm.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout for help and call 112.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Begin chest compressions if no normal breathing — 100-120 per minute.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use AED if available once dry and safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 — say lightning strike, give location and breathing status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Prepare to relay CPR instructions from dispatcher.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All lightning strike survivors need hospital evaluation for heart rhythm problems.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Neurologic and burn injuries may appear hours later.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT avoid touching victim due to shock fear.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT delay CPR to look for burns first.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning victims are electrified and dangerous to touch
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — No residual charge remains. Immediate CPR is critical and safe.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Preventable death when bystanders hesitate to help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning stops heart and breathing — immediate CPR saves lives.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Victims do not carry electrical charge after strike.