Thursday, July 21, 2011

Electric shock

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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