First Aid Tips - Electric Shock

Very common and mostly fatal.

Identification / look out for:

• Unconsciousness
• Burns

Establish site of entry and exit of electric shock

What to do:

1. Switch off the main switch.
   
2. Break the contact between electrical source and patient using dry non-conductive object like wooden stick.
   
3. Call for help.
4. If breathing and heartbeat has stopped begin C.P.R
5. If breathing, but unconscious : Recovery Position
6. Treat any Burns
7. Treat for Shock

Do not:

1. Touch the patient directly.
2. Go near the area if high voltage electricity is suspected and call for immediate help / ambulance.