>>Overview
Injuries caused when electric current passes through body
Source may be natural or man-made
>What happens during electric shock?
Makes you fall down
Muscle contraction
Seizures
Dehydration
Burns
Fractures
Clotting of blood
Tissue death (narcosis)
Respiratory/Heart/Kidney failure
>>Steps to follow
Do not attempt to move the victim from current source
First step is to switch off the current source
Otherwise, move the source using a wooden stick
Attend to the victim
Check for breathing
No breathing, do Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Call emergency medical aid
If breathing, do a physical examination
Treat for minor burns
Re-establish vital functions
Excessive burns may require hospitalization/ surgery
Supportive care must be provided
>>Prevention
Proper design, installation, maintenance of electric devices
Educating the public regarding electrical devices
Keep electrical gadgets out of children’s reach
Learn to respect electricity and electrical devices
