Electric burns can result from the handling of different types of electricity sources. Examples of these sources include lightning, Thunderbolt rifles and contact with the electric current on the workplace or at home. Simple skin electrical burns are treated like other minor burns. This is by placing a cloth with cold water on the affected area. With the need to pay attention to the opening of no blisters. After gently cleaning the affected area of the skin, a bandage is placed on it. Contact the doctor if you have any questions about how dangerously burned. When should the doctor call? A person injured must undergo an electricity contact with a specialist. The damage to the injured can be worse than just a burning of the skin. Sometimes the electrical injury can harm the skin, muscles, blood vessels and nerves, and it often occurs in the arm or bone. It can also harm the heart, brain and other body parts. How do you handle the injured? It should be noted that the person concerned should not be touched if he is still in contact with the electric current. And you must call the emergency service number in your country if the source of the fire is a high tension or lightning wire. In this case, do not approach the high suspense wires until the stream is separated. Pending electrical power lines is usually not isolated. Stand away at a distance of 15 meters (50 feet) as the wires move or reflect. You should also avoid driving your vehicle over fallen power lines. In the event that an electrical line is touched, the vehicle is still in progress, then it is located. Contact the local emergency number in your country to disable the electric power line before contacting a metal portion of the vehicle and trying to get out of it. Similarly, the injured should not be investigated due to the electricity unless there is a direct risk to his life. Risk factors immediately call the emergency number in your country if the person concerned is exposed to one of the following: – Serious burns – Disturbance – Heartbeating Problems – Heart Disorder (Heart Disorder) – Pulstop and Apnea (Heart Stop) – Muscle Pain and Shrinking – Pathological Seizures – Loss of First Aid If this is not possible, move away the source of you and the injured. Use a dry and non -covenant material for electricity of paper, plastic or wood. 2- Beginning procedure for the cardiovascular resuscitation of the injured in the event of a break, or stopping the cough or movement, while stopping his heartbeat. 3- Do not pull out the injured clothes and do not try to clean the burning area. You can cover the burning areas with a bandage of sterile gauze, if easy, or with a clean cloth or lacquer. Do not use a blanket or towel; Because soft or loose fibers can get stuck on burns. 4- Try to prevent the injured exposure to chills. Also read:
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