Electrical burns

Question 1

Is an electrical wound 2 burns?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

What are the two wounds of an electrical burn?

Answer 2

• entrance
• exit
• don’t forget internal damage

Question 3

What is the first this you do for an electrical injury?

Answer 3

Continuous heart monitoring for 24 hours

Question 4

What arrhythmia is this client at high risk for?

Answer 4

Vfib

Question 5

With electrical burns, myoglobin and hemoglobin can build up and cause what?

Answer 5

kidney damage

Question 6

The client may be placed on a spine board with a c-collar why?

Answer 6

electrical injuries can occur in high places

Question 7

Muscle contractions can cause fractures and the force of electricity can throw the victim how?

Answer 7

forcefully

Question 8

Are amputations common with electrical injuries?

Answer 8

yes (circulatory system destroyed)

Question 9

What are other complications from electrical injuries?

Answer 9

• cataracts
• gait problems
• and about any near deficit