FIRST AID TIP FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK (VIDEO)
Source: Flickr A few years ago I witnessed at a hospital, a young man who had been electrocuted brought in. He was later pronounced "brought in dead". Were there things that could have been done to prevent this death? Maybe! The effects of an electric shock on a person depends on the following factors: -the type of current -how high the voltage is -how long the person is in contact with the electric current -what path the current travels through the body -the person's overall health -how quickly the person gets first aid and professional medical help There are things that can be done to save a persons life after been electrocuted. You first have to understand the effect of electrocution to a person's body. It affects the normal functions of the heart, lungs and nervous system. Here are somethings that you can do if you see a person been electrocuted: Check for danger to yourself, bystanders and the patient. Switch off power, if possible, b