LIGHTNING STROKE
\lˈa͡ɪtnɪŋ stɹˈə͡ʊk], \lˈaɪtnɪŋ stɹˈəʊk], \l_ˈaɪ_t_n_ɪ_ŋ s_t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_k]\
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Accidental injuries caused by brief high-voltage electrical discharges during thunderstorms. Cardiopulmonary arrest, coma and other neurologic symptoms, myocardial necrosis, and dermal burns are common. Prompt treatment of the acute sequelae, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is indicated for survival.
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.