Electric Shock (pg 217)

Question 1

What can an electric shock result in?

Answer 1

Unconsciousness, spasms of the respiratory muscles, cardiac arrest & burns at the entry & exit points

Question 2

What are the symptoms?

Answer 2

Pain & symptoms of shock

Question 3

What are the signs?

Answer 3

See casualty shake/jolt/jump, burns, signs of shock, unconsciousness, difficulty/no breathing

Question 4

What are the treatments?

Answer 4

1) Isolate the power, by turning of the mains supply (ideally the consumer unit)
2) Don’t touch the casualty with anything wet/metal until power is isolated
3) Call 999
4) Complete a primary survey
5) If required start CPR
6) Treat burns
7) Treat for shock
8) If breathing normally, put in recovery position