Handling of Electrical Injuries

Electrical Burns

For electrical burns:

  • Disconnect the source of the electricity if it can be done safely.
  • Refer the victim for emergency care.

No matter how minor the burn may appear, the victim must be evaluated by a doctor immediately. The amount of internal damage done by electricity may not be immediately apparent.

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