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Electrical Injury

Alternate Names : Electrical Shock, High-Voltage Electric Shock

Electrical Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What can be done to prevent the injury?

Some electrical injuries in children can be avoided by:

  • using safety plugs in all outlets
  • keeping electric cords out of the reach of children
  • teaching children about the dangers of electricity
  • Everyone should avoid electrical hazards at home and work by:

  • making sure there are no electric lines in the way when working with ladders, poles, or other tall objects
  • not using electric appliances while showering or wet
  • never touching electric appliances while touching faucets or cold water pipes in the kitchen
  • not working on electric appliances in the house without knowing how to do the wiring and remembering to turn off all of the electricity first
  • using common sense and looking around carefully when working with electricity

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    Electrical Injury: Treatment & Monitoring

    Author: James Broomfield, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 07/09/01









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