Electric shock

Electric Shock Treatment?

Call 911 if:

• The person has been injured by an electrical shock.

Electrical shocks always need emergency medical attention -- even if the person seems to be fine afterward.

The 911 emergency personnel may instruct you on the following:

1. Separate the Person From Current's Source

To turn off power:

• Unplug an appliance if plug is undamaged or shut off power via circuit breaker, fuse box, or outside switch.

If you can't turn off power:

• Stand on something dry and non-conductive, such as dry newspapers, telephone book, or wooden board.

• Try to separate the person from current using non-conductive object such as wooden or plastic broom handle, chair, or rubber doormat.

If high voltage lines are involved:

• The local power company must shut them off.

• Do not try to separate the person from current if you feel a tingling sensation in your legs and lower body. Hop on one foot to a safe place where you can wait for lines to be disconnected.

• If a power line falls on a car, instruct the passengers to stay inside unless explosion or fire threatens.