Electrocution

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Do not touch. Cut power or push away with dry wood. Call 112. CPR if needed.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch person even with wet or metal objects.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume small household voltage is safe — current kills.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT move person unnecessarily if fell from height.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 immediately after freeing person — cardiac effects can be delayed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report voltage source if known (pole, appliance, water pump).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on line for CPR coaching if needed.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All electrocution victims need hospital evaluation — internal injury is invisible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burns at entry and exit points may be deep.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Free them from power without direct contact. Then treat as medical emergency.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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