Steps to give first aid to someone suffering from electric shock that you should know

Electric shock is a common accident in daily life. People with electric shock, if given first aid in time, will avoid the danger to life and complications after the accident. So we invite you to refer to the sharing of the best first aid steps for people with electric shock through the information below.

First aid to victims of electric shock is very necessary and extremely important. Because if the first aid is timely and properly, it will avoid the danger to life. The probability of survival of the victim of electric shock is very high if you give first aid quickly. So what is the right first aid for people who have been electrocuted? SignsSymptomsList invites you to refer to our articles below.

Step 1: Turn off the power

The power supply should be disconnected before giving first aid to someone who has received an electric shock

This is a very important job. You need to stay calm and look around to determine the source of the shock. And quickly turn off the power to reduce injury to the victim. The sooner the power is turned off, the less harm is done to the victim and vice versa, if it is delayed, it can affect the victim's life or can leave serious sequelae later.

Step 2: Separate the power source from the victim's body

If the power source cannot be identified, you should use dry tree branches or other non-conductive objects to separate the power source from the victim. You should not touch the victim without disconnecting the power source or disconnecting the power supply. You can use wooden sticks or plastic items to separate the power source from the victim. When you give first aid to someone who is electrocuted, you should not go barefoot because the power may be led into your body. 

Step 3: Take the person being electrocuted to a safe place

After you have disconnected the power source from the victim, you need to take the victim to a safe and ventilated place. Then lay the casualty down and loosen the clothing and belt to make it easier for the victim to breathe. You should let the victim lie in a dry place, do not let the victim lie in a humid place. When you take the victim out of danger, you need to pay attention to avoid hitting the victim with hard objects or causing the victim to fall because it will affect the bones and nerves in the victim's body.

Step 4: Conduct first aid to the person who is electrocuted

Use chest compressions for the victim who has stopped breathing

Give first aid when the victim has stopped breathing

You lay the casualty in a well-ventilated area and check the victim's pulse and heart rate. If the victim stops breathing or has a slow heart rate , you need to perform chest compressions. You need to conduct chest compressions, you need to press deeply from 4 to 6cm with a frequency of 60-100 times / minute. And after 10 chest compressions, you need to proceed to blow into the victim's mouth once. You place your palm at right angles to the victim's sternum and begin performing chest compressions . After the victim is breathing again, you need to take the victim to the hospital as soon as possible.

When the person being electrocuted is still awake

Once you have moved the victim to a well-ventilated area and laid him down, you should check his heart rate and pulse. You need to keep the victim warm and avoid lying in a place with lots of wind and humidity. After checking the victim's heart rate and pulse, you should check the victim's body for skin burns. If yes, then you conduct first aid for the burn with clean water or physiological saline for the victim and then take the victim to the nearest hospital for care and monitoring.

When you lose consciousness

Move the victim to a dry and ventilated place to allow the casualty to regain consciousness. Then check the pulse and heart rate of the victim. The victim's body should be kept warm. Conduct first aid for the victim's skin wounds and take the victim to the nearest hospital for monitoring and examination. You should not apply oil or wind to the victim, only give first aid to the burn with clean water and avoid pouring water on the victim. 

Step 5: First aid for burns and take the patient to the hospital

Call an ambulance and take the victim to the hospital as soon as possible

Usually, victims of electric shock will be accompanied by skin burns caused by the electric shock. You should perform first aid for skin burns after checking the pulse and heart rate for the victim to be stable. Should use clean water to cool the burn victim and clean it with physiological saline, then use sterile bricks to cover the wound. And take the victim to the nearest hospital as soon as possible for proper monitoring and care. In the process of moving the victim, try not to let the victim fall or collide with hard objects that will affect the victim's bones and nervous system.

First aid for people who have been electrocuted is very necessary and important, which will increase the victim's chances of survival and limit complications after the accident. With the sharing of SignsSymptomsList, you must know how to give first aid to someone who is electrocuted properly, right? Hope our sharing will help you and those around you.