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First Aid
Electrocution
In this video, you will learn to administer first aid to a person who has been electrocuted
Before touching the victim, always turn off the source of the current - either by pulling the plug out, or by turning power off by a switch or circuit breaker
There are three possible scenarios to consider depending on the condition of the victim
SCENARIO 1: victim is conscious
SCENARIO 1: the victim is conscious
Check their skin for any signs of burns at the entry and exit points of the electrical current.
1 - Pour water over burns
Wet any burns under running water for at least 5 minutes or until the pain has subsided.
2 - Alert the emergency services
Call the emergency services in all cases, as the electrical current may have caused internal injuries
Scenario 2: victim is unconscious but breathing normally
Scenario 2: the victim has lost consciousness but is breathing normally
1 - recovery position
Put them in the recovery position
2 - alert the emergency services
alert the emergency services
3- Cold compress
Apply cold compresses to the burns until medical help arrives
Scenario 3: victim is unconscious and not breathing
The victim has lost consciousness and is not breathing:
1 - alert the emergency services
alert the emergency services
2 - CPR
Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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