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Electric shock.(Adult Health Advisor)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- November 1, 2008
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What is an electric shock?
An electric shock happens when you have contact with an electric current and the current passes through your body. It can cause serious injury or death.
What are the symptoms?
A mild electrical shock can cause a mild tingling. A severe electric shock may knock you unconscious, burn you, and cause internal damage. The outside wound may look minor, but the injury can actually be quite severe.
What is the first aid for electric shock?
You can save a person's life and prevent injury to yourself if you take proper emergency action when someone gets an electric shock:
* The first step is to make ...