How do you administer first aid to a victim of electric shock?

Answer 1

For electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.

Answer 2

For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.

Answer 3

In any first aid situation the first step is always scene safety. You are not going to be able to help the injured person if you yourself become injured. The next step is to stop the burning process. Make sure that the electrical source is safely turned off. Apply copious amounts of cool water to the burned area. Assess ABCs. The electricity can interfere with the heart's ability to work properly. Also, remember that if electricity is involved there can be a entrance burn and an exit burn.

Answer 4

Electricity travels through conductors which is any material which allows an electrical flow and will always seek the ground. Because people make excellent conductors, minor electrocution is a common household hazard. Fortunately it is usually more surprising than dangerous and does not require medical attention. However, some basic precautions should be taken to insure that the shock does not interfere with the body's normal electrical impulses including the functions of the brain and the heart. Prolonged exposure to a direct source of electricity can also cause severe burns to the skin and the tissue.In the event of electrocution do NOT rush to assist the victim until you are certain that he is no longer in contact with electricity. Otherwise the current will pass through the victim directly to you.If at all possible, turn off the source of electricity (i.e. light switch, circuit breaker, etc.) If this is not an option, use non-conductive material such as plastic or dry wood to separate the source of electricity from the victim.Put some latex gloves on!!Check the victim's vitals signs such as the depth of his breathing and regularity of his heart beat. If either one is effected by exposure to electricity or if the victim is unconscious, begin to perform CPR. - Electricity will affect the Central Nervous System and this in turn will put the patient inti Respiratory and Cardiac failure.... ...the treatment for this is CPR!DON'T FORGET TO PHONE FOF EMERGENCY SERVICES!!Then treat any areas of the victim's body that may have sustained burns - cover the burns with a dressing.Then treat for shock by putting the patient on their side, cover them with a blanket and talk to them, (they are feeling very afraid).