Learn the basics of electric shock

The Dhaka Times Desk No matter how careful you are, you can get an electric shock at any time. Learn the basics of electric shock.

No matter how careful you are, you can get an electric shock at any time. Learn the basics of electric shock. A few things must be kept in mind while giving first aid to a victim of electric shock. First of all why the person is injured, how much first aid he needs and to take him to a safe place quickly.

How does electric shock work? Any person who comes in contact with an exposed live wire can be electrocuted and injured. This is called shock eating. Due to which the person may get injured or get a big electric shock and may even die. We see such cases sometimes. The main cause of these incidents is negligence or carelessness.

What to do if this happens:

If such an electric shock happens suddenly, you should not panic at this time and keep a cool head. You can save the accident victim with the intelligence present at this time.

# First you need to turn off the main switch to protect the electrocuted person.
If the # main switch is not available, isolate the person from the cable by pushing with something like a dry stick or bamboo.
# If you have any rubber glasses or shoes nearby, push them and isolate the casualty.
# Never under any circumstances touch an electrified person with bare hands. If you do, your body will also become electrified. That means you will also be affected.

The following first aid or first aid should be administered after the electrocuted person is thrown by the stick:

# Continue artificial respiration until the electrocuted person's breathing returns to normal.
# Neck, chest and waist should be loosened.
# Burns should be treated immediately.
# should carry out normal injury treatment.
# should be taken to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible.

A decision should be made depending on the extent of electrification of the patient. If the condition is worse, it should be taken to the hospital immediately after giving first aid. In this way it is possible to recover a person who has received an electric shock.