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Yes it can. It depends on the amount of voltage that you got shocked with.
Electric shock can put the heart into asystole (absence of heart contractions). The heart will often resume its rhythm, but the accomanying respiratory arrest lasts longer, and can then lead to a second cardiac arrest due to lack of oxygen.
Also, all electrical burns are considered to be worse than look externally (they can burn internally as well).
What else can I help you with?
What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?
high levels of ketone and glucose can cause loss of consciousness in dka
Loss of consciousness most often occurs during what stage of cold water immersion?
Loss of consciousness most often occurs during the initial cold shock response stage of cold water immersion, typically within the first minute. This initial response can cause rapid, uncontrollable gasping for breath, hyperventilation, and an increased heart rate, which may lead to panic and potential loss of consciousness.
Does schizophrenia involve general weakness and blacking out or loss of consciousness?
Schizophrenia itself does not involve those symptoms, but the medications associated with schizophrenia can cause weakness and loss of consciousness. Please see your doctor immediately if you lose consciousness without any evident non-serious cause.
Can loss of consciousness lead to loss of memory?
It depends upon whether they hit their head or not. A bump to the head can cause memory loss. Another cause of memory loss is stress or anxiety.
Can electric shock cause hearing damage?
Yes, electric shock can potentially cause hearing damage. The shock can affect the auditory system, leading to temporary or permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or other auditory issues. Damage may occur due to direct trauma to the structures of the ear or through the impact of the electrical current on the nervous system. It is important to seek medical attention if electric shock has occurred to assess any potential injuries, including those related to hearing.
Can you suffer memory loss after being in shock?
A sudden shock can cause some memory loss however the memories generally tend to come back. It depends upon the size of the shock.
Which of the following is a symptom of cold shock?
A symptom of cold shock can include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, pale or blue skin, and possible loss of consciousness.
What cause hypovolemic shock?
Hypovolemic shock is primarily caused by poor perfusion, usually from excess blood or fluid loss from the body. Hypovolemic shock is the most common type of pre-hospital shock often resulting from moderate or severe trauma.
Is most common form of shock hypovolemic shock?
only that form of shock caused by large scale loss of blood.
Hypovolemic shock cause by severe burns is the result of a loss of?
whole blood
What is difference between shock and fainting?
Fainting is a condition of temporal collapse(complete or partial loss of consciousness) as a result of insufficient supply of blood to the brain. It is usually less sever compared to shock.and in this case0 consciousness can be recovered after few seconds has elapsed.while shock is a condition of severe depression in the vital functions and or vital center of the medulla oblongata caused by loss of body fluids.
How many quarts of blood loss will cause shock in an adult?
1 1/2
