1
Q
Electrocution-Types of damage (3)
Damage variables (5)
A
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.
2
Q
Electrocution-Signs
- General (2)
- Cellular (3)
- Thermal (1)
- Secondary (1)
A
Signs: (General) -Consciousness -Apnea (Cellular damage) -Cardiac Arrhythmia -Bleeding -Syncope (Thermal damage) -Burns (Secondary damage) -Broken bones and other injuries
3
Q
Electrocution-Treatment (2)
A
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)
