Electricution

Question 1

Electrocution-Types of damage (3)

Damage variables (5)

Answer 1

Types of damage:

1) Cellular damage (muscle fibres, membranes)
2) Thermal damage (Internal-blood vessels and nerves, External-skin)
3) Secondary damage (Strong muscle spasms that can break bones)

Damage variables:
Voltage, time, resistance, current type (AC/DC), environmental factors.

Question 2

Electrocution-Signs

• General (2)
• Cellular (3)
• Thermal (1)
• Secondary (1)

Answer 2

Signs:
(General)
-Consciousness
-Apnea
(Cellular damage)
-Cardiac Arrhythmia
-Bleeding
-Syncope
(Thermal damage)
-Burns
(Secondary damage)
-Broken bones and other injuries

Question 3

Electrocution-Treatment (2)

Answer 3

Treatment:

1) Safety
- Beware of gas and sparks
- Drop the circuit breaker before any treatment and remove body from live wires

2)CPR/PHTLS Scheme
(Good chances of resurrection with defribulator)