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Anelectric shock is the reaction or injury caused byan electriccurrent passingthrough the body. It occurs upon contact of a body part with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair. Anelectrical injury has many consequences on the body as the electrical currentscan travel through the nervous system and burn tissues. |
Some of the causes of electric shock in thehome include:Faulty appliances, Damaged orfrayed cords or extension leads, Electricalappliances coming in contact with water, Faulty ordeteriorated household wiring.
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First-Aid Treatment foran Electric ShockCall911 immediately. Don'ttouch the person if he or she is still in contact with the electrical current.Don't move a person with an electrical injury unless he or sheis in immediate danger.Turn off the source of electricity, if possible.
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Otherwise, move the source away from you and the person, using a dry, nonconducting object. If the personshows no signs of circulation, breathing, coughing or movement, begin CPR. Prevent the person from becoming cold. Cover any burned areas with a sterile gauzebandage or a clean cloth.
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There are four major types ofmedical shock. Each type of shock can be caused by a number of differentevents.
Anaphylactic Shock. Anaphylactic shock is acomplication of a severe allergic reaction. Allergic reactions occur when yourbody sees a harmless substance as harmful. This causes it to send |
out antibodies to attack it. This is usually caused by food allergies or insect bites. A mild reaction may cause symptoms such as hives or a rash. A major reaction can lead to difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, blocked airways rapid pulse.
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Hypovolemic ShockThis form of shock is caused by severe blood loss. After blood loss, there is not enough blood to supplythe vital organs. This leads to shock.Septic Shock. Sometimesinfections cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream. This can lead to acondition called sepsis (bloodpoisoning). Septic shock occurs when bacteria and their toxins damage tissuesor organs in the body.
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What Are the Signs That Someone Is in Shock?
Rapid, weak, or absent pulse, Irregular heart rate, Confusion, Cool, clammy skin, Lightheadedness, Chest pain, Nausea, Thirst and dry mouth. |
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Dealing with Shock. Shock can lead to unconsciousness. It can also cause both respiratory and cardiac arrest. If a person goes into shock and becomes unconscious, call 911. Then follow these steps: Check to see if the person is still breathing and if he or she has a heartbeat. If you don’t hear a heartbeat or breathing, begin CPR. If the person is
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breathing: Check his or her breathing periodically. Lay him or her on the back. Elevate his or her feet at least 12 inches above the ground unless movement may hurt them more. You should not move someone who has injuries to the: Head, neck, back, spine.Apply first aid to visible wounds. If the person begins to vomit, turn his or her head sideways.
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Cardiogenic ShockDamage to the heart candecrease the blood flow to the body. This can lead to cardiogenic shock.Common causes of cardiogenicshock are:heart muscledamage, irregular heart beat, tears in theheart, very slow heart beat.
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If handled properly and carefully, a person suffering from shock may survive their experience |
