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LS&ESSI News/ Story Links

8.27.23 CBS Morning Show with LS&ESSI Member Story an interview with Shana Turner Lightning Survivor, you can view the video here.

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Here find the latest stories related to Lightning and Electrical injury

Lightning Strike Survivor Stories

Here, from NOAA, learn about other survivors and their stories

Accuweather.com

'The left side of my head felt like it would explode:' Lightning strike survivor opens up about the aftermath By: Heather Schlitz, AccuWeather staff writer

What Is Post Electric Shock Syndrome?

Post electric shock syndrome is a set of neuropsychological symptoms (those affecting the brain, cognition, and behavior) that persist long after an electrical injury.

Chronic Pain and PTSD

Electrical injury: Chronic pain, somatosensory dysfunction,
post traumatic stress and movement disorders

Inside the hidden society of lightning strike survivors

After getting hit, they suffered devastating symptoms that wouldn’t go away. It seemed no one could help – until they found each other

Sole survivor of DC lightning strike near White House shares story of recovery

The 28-year-old woman was in Lafayette Square on her birthday, when the lightning struck her and others during a thunderstorm on Aug. 4. Four victims, including Amber Escudero-Kontostathis, suffered critical injuries and were taken to area hospitals.

Lightning Strike and Electric Shock Survivors, International

AnPubMed article about the group written by Dr. M.A. Cooper and Steve Marshburn Sr.

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