Blumenthal, RyanTrengrove, EstelleJandrell, Ian R.Saayman, Gert2012-08-072012-08-072012-07Blumenthal, R, Trengrove, E, Jandrell, IR & Saayman, G 2012, 'Lightning medicine in South Africa', South African Medical Journal, vol. 102, no. 7, pp. 625-626.0256-9574 (print)2078-5135 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19542South Africa has a rich history of lightning research; however, research on the clinical and pathological effects and features of lightning-related injury (keraunomedicine or lightning medicine) remains neglected locally. By providing an overview of keraunomedicine and focussing on South African perspectives, we hope to raise awareness and propose that a concerted and co-ordinated attempt be made to report and collate data regarding lightning strike victims in South Africa.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupSouth AfricaLightning-related injuryKeraunomedicineLightning medicineAtmospheric electricity -- South AfricaArticle