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If someone needs immediate help with low-voltage shock, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Someone received a shock from household wiring, appliance, or low-voltage device.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Free from power. Check breathing. Call 112. Cool burns with water.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person jerked away from appliance or outlet.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burn marks on fingers or entry/exit points.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Brief unconsciousness or confusion after shock.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Household voltage can disrupt heart rhythm especially with wet contact or across chest.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Entry wounds may be small but deep — internal damage possible.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unplug device or switch off breaker.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not touch person if still in contact.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lay person down and check if alert and breathing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 — report shock and symptoms even if person feels fine.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Disconnect power, assess breathing, seek medical care. Do not assume minor shock is harmless.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for all but trivial static shocks.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe voltage source — pump, appliance, outlet.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow dispatcher monitoring instructions.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT let person drive after significant shock.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply ointment to entry burns before assessment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore shock because breaker tripped — still need evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If they feel fine after a shock, no doctor is needed
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cardiac arrhythmias can develop hours later. Medical evaluation is recommended.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Mixed chemicals
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleach and acid, bleach and ammonia, or other cleaners were mixed and fumes are rising.
CO alarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your carbon monoxide detector is beeping or alarming.
CO poisoning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People show signs of carbon monoxide poisoning from heater, generator, or enclosed fire.
Child electrical shock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child has touched an electrical socket, bitten a cord, or pulled a live plug.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Monitor for irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or confusion.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool superficial burns with water 20 minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep person resting until ambulance arrives if advised.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — ECG monitoring recommended for moderate shocks.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pregnant women and children always need hospital after shock.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden collapse from undetected heart rhythm problem.