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There is no reason to put an electric shock victim in a shower. As with most first aid issues, the order of operations is as follows: * Don't approach the victim until you're SURE it's safe. With electricity that means you need to KNOW the power is off. * ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circualtion) --- CPR as needed. * Treat the burn, if any, as per first aid guidelines. * If the victim was at any point unconscious, if the burn appears to be more than superficial, or if you aren't sure, transport. I've heard of a wive's tale of patients retaining a residual charge, but I don't see how that could be possible, so additional grounding of the patient (more than them already being on the ground) is not only unnecessary -- how would you get them there without touching them?
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What will happen if you touch a person while the AED is delivering a shock?
The person touching the victim will also receive an electric shock (not as powerful as the victim but a shock none the less).
Why is important that no once touches the victim when administering a shock with an aed?
So the electric currents from the AED do not transfer from the victim to yourself, thus, you yourself becoming a victim of shock if exposed to the currents.
With burn emergencies the victim should be treated for what?
Pain and shock.
How should a shock victim be placed?
on their back in a laying position
After the second shock of the victim's heart rhythm you should?
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Should you allow a shock victim to drink water?
Because the person in shock will choke on the food or drink
What are the three main things that should be done in the case of electric shock?
1. Don't touch the victim until you have eliminated the risk of shock to yourself 2. If victim is unconscious and not breathing, perform CPR 3. If unconscious and breathing, roll them on their side and wait for help Of course, as with any emergency, get professional help as soon as you can.
How much current should be given to mice in Electric Shock experiment?
The amount of current that should be given to mice in Electric Shock experiments would depend on what is being tested
What are you supposed to use while removing a victim from electric shock?
Anything that's not conductive - such as a long piece of wood, or strong cloth.
What injuries should you check for after a patient suffered from electric shock?
what injuries should you chech for after a patient sufferd from electric scock
What factors should doctors consider before treating a severe burn victim?
Possibility of shock.
What are electric eels adaptations?
The electric eel's adaptations is #1, the electric shock.
