What to do when you witness someone get eletrocuted

If you or someone else has been shocked, your immediate response can have a big impact on minimizing the effects of an electric shock. An electric shock happens when an electric current passes through your body. This can burn both internal and external tissue and cause organ damage.

A range of things can cause an electric shock, including:

· Power lines

· Electric machinery

· Lightning

· Electric weapons, such as Tasers

· Household appliances

· Electrical outlets

What to do

· Don’t touch the injured person if he or she is still in contact with the electrical current.

· Call your local emergency number if the source of the burn is a high-voltage wire or lightning. Don’t get near high-voltage wires until the power is turned off. Overhead power lines usually aren’t insulated. Stay at least 20 feet (about 6 meters) away — farther if wires are jumping and sparking.

· Don’t move a person with an electrical injury unless he or she is in immediate danger.

When to seek emergency care

Call us at THE AMBULANCE COMPANY 09155556040” if the injured person experiences:

· Severe burns

· Confusion

· Difficulty breathing

· Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

· Cardiac arrest

· Muscle pain and contractions

· Seizures

· Loss of consciousness

Take these actions immediately while waiting for medical help:

· Turn off the source of electricity, if possible. If not, move the source away from you and the person, using a dry, nonconducting object made of cardboard, plastic or wood.

· Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement.

· Try to prevent the injured person from becoming chilled.

· Apply a bandage. Cover any burned areas with a sterile gauze bandage, if available, or a clean cloth. Don’t use a blanket or towel, because loose fibres can stick to the burns.