Formula Reminder:C.C.C
Clinical Overview
Thermal damage along path of current. Often has small entrance/exit skin wounds but massive hidden internal tissue and heart damage.
CRITICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS (DO NOT)
- ×Do not approach the patient until you are 100% sure the current is disconnected.
- ×Do not apply water or ointments to the burn sites.
Emergency Action Procedure
Step-by-Step Guidance
1
Ensure Source is Turned Off
Never touch the patient if they are still in contact with the live current. Shut off breaker or use wooden broom.
Caution:Touching a patient contact-welded to a live current will instantly shock and incapacitate you too.
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2
Call Emergency Services (999)
EMS is mandatory. Current paths can disrupt heart rhythms and cause delayed cardiac arrest.
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3
Check Responsiveness & Breathing
Determine if they are breathing. If not breathing, start CPR immediately.
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4
Locate and Dress Burn Wounds
Look for entrance (where current entered) and exit (where current grounded) wounds. Dress them with dry sterile sheets.
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5
Treat for Shock
Lay the patient down, keep them warm, and monitor heart rate continuously.
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🚨WHEN TO CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES
- •All electrical shocks and burns require immediate emergency medical examination.
ESTIMATED RECOVERY TIMELINE
Variable (highly critical)
Timeline is typical for uncomplicated healing. Always follow doctor guidance.
🚨 EMERGENCY ALERT: CALL 999 IMMEDIATELY FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES