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Electrical Injuries

Condition
In the UK every year there are an estimated 4000 people injured by electricity varying from minor to fatal. When an electrical current passes through the body it interferes with the functions of internal organs as well as burning the tissue. The severity of electrical injury varies and can in some cases be fatal. It all depends on the length of exposure to the current, type and intensity and pathway through the body.

Recognition
Skin burns are usually the main symptom of electrical injury, although it should be noted that not all injuries show external damage. High voltage injuries can cause massive trauma and internal burns as well as extensive muscle damage.

Small shocks can cause muscle pain and start mild muscle contractions, often injury occurs when these cause a person to be startled and fall. Severe shocks can cause serious heart problems such as abnormal rhythms which can sometimes be immediately fatal. Again a severe shock be powerful enough to throw someone several metres whish can cause additional injury and death.

In addition someone can suffer brain damage including haemorrhaging, seizures and personality changes. Spinal damage can cause paralysis, incontinence and severe pain.

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• Burns
• Internal burns and trauma
• Falls
• Heart problems
• Brain damage
• Spinal damage

Action
With any electrocution call for emergency assistance. The most important first step is to separate the person from the electrical current. The most effective way to do this is to switch of the source of the electricity such as a circuit breaker. The person should not be touched until this has been done. As soon as the person is not in contact with the electricity you should check to see if they are breathing and if they have a pulse - If not carry out CPR.

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