WHAT TO
DO
IF AN ACCIDENTAL ELECTRIC SHOCK OCCURS
First, immediately switch OFF the power to the equipment causing the shock. If the power cannot be
cut, get the victim away from the equipment causing the shock by pushing or pulling them with an
insulated board or cloth, etc.
If the
shock victim has lost consciousness, or if they are not breathing or have no pulse, call a physi-
cian immediately.
If
a physician is not close at hand, give
artificial
respiration and cardiac massage
as first aid to the shock victim until medical help arrives.
1.
Artificial Respiration and Cardiac
Massage
Do
not move the victim unless they are in danger. Proceed immediately as described below.
2.
4.
Put the v i c t i m on his/her back on a firm surface like a desk or floor.
Quickly loosen any tight
clothing around the neck and chest.
Pull u up the chin so that the top
of the head rotates back and put your
fingers into the mouth to
clear the throat and windpipe of
any obstruction like the tongue or vomit.
If
there is no chest or abdomen movement, start artificial respiration; if there is no pulse, start
cardiac massage immediately as well.
If
there are two people rescuers, one should give artificial respiration while the other gives
cardiac massage. Cardiac massage should be given five times for
each time the victim’s lungs
are artificially inflated.
If
there is only one rescuer, cardiac massage should be given 15
times for each two lung infla-
tions.
Notes
1.
Continue giving emergency artificial respiration and cardiac massage even while moving the
victim on a stretcher or in an ambulance to medical help. Move the victim gently.
2. When the victim starts breathing normally and the hands and feet get warm and the pulse
returns, cover them
with
a blanket to conserve
body
heat.
3.
If the victim is breathing normally but has not recovered consciousness, turn them on their side
(coma position) so that breathing
is not stopped again by an
obstruction (vomit
or
tongue) of
the windpipe or throat.
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