If your child gets an electric shock, take him or her to the doctor immediately because there may be internal injuries that you cannot see. The most common way for children to get an electric shock is by biting on electrical cords or inserting metal objects into uncovered sockets, which is extremely dangerous.

First aid for people with electric shock must be done quickly and correctly. In many cases, if you do not know how to give first aid, you will miss the golden time to save the patient and even if you can save them, you risk facing many complications.

Electric shock is a potential danger that always lurks in our daily lives, at work, in daily activities, while participating in traffic... So what should we do when we get an electric shock?

When exposed to electricity without protection, the electric current can cause serious damage to the body or worse, death. Therefore, the initial steps of first aid for people with electric shock are important to stabilize the patient as well as limit the damage and complications that follow.

The risk of electric shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how much current is passing through the body, the person’s overall health, and how quickly the victim receives treatment. An electric shock may cause burns, or it may leave no visible marks on the skin. In either case, an electric current passing through the body can cause internal damage, cardiac arrest, or other injuries. In certain cases, even a small amount of electricity can be fatal.