TIPS FROM ASHLEY ALKER, M.D., ON PREVENTABLE DEATHS #6

Lightening is our number 6 cause of preventable deaths to discuss. However, I posted about lightening on April 13, so I am not going into it again. If you missed that post, be sure to go back and read it. Deaths from lightening are very real.

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LIGHTING

Did you know there are approximately 6,000 lightning strikes every minute? That comes out to around 8 million lightning strikes daily. These numbers are from the CDC, saying that while most victims will survive a lightning strike, about 28 people die every year from being struck by lightning. They recommend staying inside, if you can, during lightning. If you are caught outside, stay away from trees and avoid being close to tall structures as they attract lightning.

If someone is struck by lightning, cardiac arrest is the main danger. If this happens call 911 and begin CPR or use an AED, automated external defibrillator, if one is available.

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