Electric Shock Safety Measures and First-aid Guide

Introduction

Electric shock occurs when a person comes in physical contact with electricity. Often persons become the sufferer of shock while doing work near electric appliances or near an electric pole or even viral switching on an electrical appliance. Anybody with the human or even animals also become the prey of the shock.

in this blog we will discuss about causing agents of electric shock shocked management of suffered person. We also discuss the signs and symptoms of shock. We also discuss here about how we can avoid the shock. We can save thousands of lives of the victims suffering from electric shock by knowing the basic knowledge of first-aid.

Symptoms of electric shock

Symptoms in an electrically shocked person vary depending on the severity of shock. Some symptoms include muscle pull. When a person comes in contact with electricity, his muscle undergoes contraction. Consequently the person may fall which leads to fatal injury. Electric current can become the Root cause of Internal or external burns.

Respiratory Paralysis 

current of voltage above 30 mA a cause respiratory paralysis long term effect people who electrolyte saved from shock may feel long term effect in the form of cataracts muscles pain muscular stiffness and neurological damage 

Neurological Symptoms

electric current become because of seizures confusion and loss of consciousness treatment of electric shock treatment shock injury depends on severity of effectiveness. If injury is harsh, immediate Medical health is Crucial.

Treatment of Electric Shock Patient

Electric shocks are lethal. Patients need to manage properly after the accident. Treatment of electric shock include the following:

Cardiac Arrest Management 

If a person is the victim of cardiac arrest after shock then CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be started. This practice is helpful in heart function properly. In this practice(CPR) the patient chest is pressed by the palm of the right hand twenty times. Prior to cpr the patient is provided mouth to mouth breathing or with an ambu bag. 

Burn Care

If a cut or bruce appear on body it need a special care including washing dressing and pain relief.

Monitoring

Patients should be monitored after regular intervals specially for heart functioning and breathing.

Pain management

Pain relief is necessary particularly for burn Bruce or cut injury. first aid for electric shock first aid or medical assistant is necessary for saving life there are some steps can be followed in this matter.

Safety

Switch off the power supply try to switch off the power cable to avoid further is it injury you may put the cable out from the injured person by some insulated material like good plastic use a non conductive object use some insulator material to carefully move the person away from the electric source 

Call for Help

Instantly call emergency service like 1122 for medical care.

Check Vital Signs

Check pulse and breathing by placing two fingers on radial or brachial pulse when a person is not breathing properly then immediately start CPR. 

Provide Care

if a person is unconscious and with no pulse or breathing then start CPR. Treat burns with clean cool water but avoid Ice or ice water.

Prevention of electric shock

Many LESCO workers also lost their lives in the line of duty every year. To avoid electric shock it is necessary in ensuring safety. here are some steps to follow:

Regular maintenance

Ensure regular maintenance of electric appliances like power supply, electrical wires, switches, etc. Always use top-quality electrical components in wiring. Choose reputed and wise electric experts when you install electrical wirings in house, shop and factory.

Use of safety devices

Always use safety components in wiring and appliances like fuse, circuit breakers to prevent any accident. Quality of safety components matter a lot to save lives in case of emergency.

Avoid using electrical devices near water

All electrical wires must  be covered and properly insulated. Circuit boards should be installed away from water coolers and water lines.

Cautious outdoor activities

Be conscious when working and playing outdoors especially during rain or thunderstorms. Many cases of farmers were reported in the past who lost their lives in harvesting season due to poor safety from electric shock. Electric transmission lines are no joke, we must follow safety precautions to avoid any accident. 

Final Remarks

Electric shock can be fatal. It may cause severe injury so everyone must be educated about the causes of electric shock. We also must be informed about first-aid, treatment of electric shock persons. We can save many precious lives if we spread information about causes of electric shock and first-aid for it.