What should you do when someone gets electrocuted?
Electric shock or electrocution is a common hazard, especially during the rainy season when the risk increases due to flooding.
The severity of an electric shock depends on the amount and duration of current the body receives, as well as the pathway through which it travels. Mild shocks may cause numbness or burns at the contact site, while severe shocks can lead to internal organ injury, seizures, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest, and even death.
What should you do if someone is electrocuted?
1. Identify the source of electricity and disconnect the power immediately. If it is a high-voltage line, notify the electric utility for safety.
2. Use a dry, nonconductive material such as a dry cloth, wood, or plastic to push the victim away from the live source or flick the live wire off the person. Do not touch the victim directly.
3. Move the victim away from the electrified area as quickly as possible.
4. Check whether the victim is breathing and has a pulse. If not, begin basic life support (CPR) immediately.
5. Call emergency medical services and take the patient to the hospital as soon as possible.
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Synphaet Ramintra Hospital What should you do when someone gets electrocuted?
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