Thursday, July 21, 2011
Electric shock
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Pale (or bluish) skin (in victim with dark skin examine inside of mouth and nailbeds for |
bluish coloration), cool skin, weakness, weak pulse; unresponsiveness and dilated pupils in |
later stages and burns may be present at the site of contact with the electric source. |
Treatment: |
Call emergency medical help |
cut off current or separate victim from contact with electricity by using dry wood, rope, |
cloth, or rubber; administer CPR. |
If the person is faint or pale or shows other signs of shock, :lay the person down with the |
head slightly lower than the trunk of his or her body and the legs elevated. |
Treat any major burns. |
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