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shock, electrical injury, electrical shock, an electrical injury, skin, internal organs, a person is directly exposed to an electrical current, human body, good conductor of electricity, direct contact, electrical current, fatal, electrical burns look minor, still serious internal damage, heart, muscles, brain, people die annually of electric shock, outcome of an electric shock to an individual depends on the intensity, the voltage to which the person was exposed, route, the current, victim's state of health, speed, adequacy, the treatment, electric current, cause injury in three main ways, cardiac arrest due, electrical effect on the heart, muscle, nerve, tissue destruction, a current passing, thermal burns from contact, the electrical source, accidental contact, exposed parts of electrical appliances, wiring, young children biting, chewing on electrical cords, poking metal objects, electrical outlet, lightning, flashing of electric arcs from high-voltage power lines, machinery, occupational-related exposures, skin burns, numbness, tingling, weakness, muscle contraction, muscular pain, bone fractures, headache, hearing impairment, seizures, heart arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, unconsciousness, safely possible, shut off the electrical current, unplug the cord, remove the fuse, fuse box, turn off the circuit breakers, simply turning off the appliance, not stop the flow of electricity, medical help, current can't be turned off, use a non-conducting object, broom, chair, rug, rubber doormat to push the victim away, source, the current, don't use a wet, metal object, stand on something dry, non-conducting, mat, folded newspapers, not attempt to rescue a victim near active high-voltage lines, once the victim is free, source of electricity, check the victim's airway, breathing, pulse, either has stopped, seems dangerously slow, shallow, initiate first aid, cpr, victim has a burn, remove any clothing that comes off, rinse the burned area in cool running water, pain subsides, give first aid, burns, victim is faint, pale, signs of shock, lay the victim, the head slightly lower than the trunk, legs elevated, cover the person, a warm blanket, a coat, stay, the victim, medical help arrives, electrical injury is frequently associated, explosions, falls, cause additional traumatic injuries, obvious external injuries, concealed internal injuries, avoid moving the victim's head, neck, a spinal injury is suspected, administer appropriate first aid, wounds, fractures, not touch the victim, bare hands the person is still in contact, the source of electricity, not remove dead skin, break blisters victim has acquired burns, not apply ice, butter, ointments, medications, fluffy cotton dressings, adhesive bandages to a burn, not touch the skin of someone who is electrocuted, not get, 20 feet of someone who is electrocuted by high-voltage electrical current, power is turned off, not move a victim of electrical injury, immediate danger, emergency medical help victim is unconscious, confused, has difficulty breathing, has skin, mouth burns, was in contact, a high-voltage source, use child safety plugs in all outlets, keep electrical cords out of children's reach, teach children, the dangers of electricity, avoid electrical hazards at home, at work, follow manufacturer's safety instructions, using electrical appliances, parents of small children should put safety guards on all electrical outlets, keep children away from electrical devices, avoid using electrical appliances showering, wet, never touch electrical appliances touching faucets, cold water pipes.