ELECTRIC SHOCK TREATMENT

25/12/2020

Electrical shocks always need emergency medical attention -- even if the person seems to be fine afterward. Therefore, giving first aid to electric shock victims plays a very important role. Get a quick overview of First-aid for electrical shock.

1. Separate the Person From Current's Source

Unplug an appliance if plug is undamaged or shut off power via circuit breaker, fuse box, or outside switch.
If you can't turn off power: stand on something dry and non-conductive, such as dry newspapers, telephone book, or wooden board. Then, try to separate the person from current using non-conductive object such as wooden or plastic broom handle, chair, or rubber doormat.
If high voltage lines are involved: The local power company must shut them off. Do not try to separate the person from current if you feel a tingling sensation in your legs and lower body. Hop on one foot to a safe place where you can wait for lines to be disconnected. If a power line falls on a car, instruct the passengers to stay inside unless explosion or fire threatens.

2. Do CPR, if Necessary

When you can safely touch the person, do CPR if the person is not breathing or does not have a pulse.

3. Check for Other Injuries

If the person is bleeding, apply pressure and elevate the wound if it's in an arm or leg.
There may be a fracture if the shock caused the person to fall.
Check if the person has received an electrical burn.

4. Quickly transport the victims to the nearest hospitals.

The Emergency Department at American International Hospital (AIH) is available 24/7, always ready to respond to any emergencies with a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors. AIH’s 24/7 American standard emergency service provides immediate attention for all emergency cases with:

Emergency phone number *1155;

Ambulance fleet in line with international ambulance standards;

Professional emergency staff with solid working experience in major public hospitals

Emergency procedures following JCI standards;

Emergency rooms equipped with American standard facilities.

In addition, the Intensive Care Unit which is completely isolated and well equipped, combined with the application of the latest techniques can meet all the needs of intensive care for both medical and surgical cases.

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