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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Someone received a shock from household wiring, appliance, or low-voltage device.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
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.
Scene hazards: Cardiac arrhythmia, Wet contact, Delayed collapse
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.
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 — Call 112 for all but trivial static shocks.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe voltage source — pump, appliance, outlet.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow dispatcher monitoring instructions.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — ECG monitoring recommended for moderate shocks.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pregnant women and children always need hospital after shock.
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.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If they feel fine after a shock, no doctor is needed
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cardiac arrhythmias can develop hours later. Medical evaluation is recommended.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden collapse from undetected heart rhythm problem.
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.