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Flugmedizin · Tropenmedizin · Reisemedizin - FTR 2021; 28(05): 237-243
DOI: 10.1055/a-1520-4046
Reisemedizin

Weltweite Unfälle mit Blitzschlägen: regionale Analyse und medizinische Therapie

Lightning accidents worldwide: regional analysis and medical therapy
Felix Liebold
1   Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Köln (AöR) und Medizinische Fakultät Köln
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Jan Schmitz
1   Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Köln (AöR) und Medizinische Fakultät Köln
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Jochen Hinkelbein
1   Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Köln (AöR) und Medizinische Fakultät Köln
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ZUSAMMENFASSUNG

Die Häufigkeit von Blitzunfällen ist weltweit unterschiedlich verteilt. Die klimatischen Bedingungen in den Tropen und Subtropen, in Küstenregionen sowie in Bergregionen begünstigen die Entstehung von Gewittern. Der Klimawandel wird die von Blitzgewittern ausgehende Gefahrenlage übereinstimmenden Prognosen zufolge in fast allen Teilen der Welt ansteigen lassen. Schutz vor Blitzunfällen bieten sichere Gebäude sowie Aufklärung über Risiken und deren Vermeidung. Eine besondere Bedeutung hat die Risikoabschätzung von Gewittern im Kontext von Reisen in Regionen mit hoher Gewitterfrequenz, Outdoorsport, Großveranstaltungen im Freien, landwirtschaftlicher Tätigkeit, Flugverkehr sowie militärischen Operationen und Trainings.

Abstract

The total number of lightning related accidents is unevenly distributed around the world. Coastal and mountainous regions as well as the tropics and subtropics are predisposed to the formation of thunderstorms due to their climatic conditions. According to respective prognoses and climate models the situation of danger concerning lightning accidents will rise in almost every part of the world due to climate change. A sufficient protection against lighting accidents is primarily provided by stable buildings and adequate educational advertising regarding risks and safety measures. Lightning related risk assessment is of particular importance in the context of outdoor sports, large open-air events, farming, air traffic, military operations, and trainings as well as travel activity.

Key words

lightning strikes - lightning injuries - lightning fatalities - thunderstorm - climate change


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05 November 2021

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