The human body is an efficient conductor of electricity.  When a casualty receives an electric shock from a household appliance or a

         power line, the electricity is conducted through the body. A casualty may receive significant burns or the electric shock may interfere

         with the heart’s electrical system. Burns to the casualty may be greater than they appear on the surface.

                      When attending a casualty exposed to electricity, DANGER is the priority. Be alert for danger to yourself and to

                      other rescuers, and approach the scene with caution.

 Always call 190 or 197 or 198 Tunisien organisations of firs aid

                  DOMESTIC VOLTAGE

                      Be alert for danger! It is urgent that the casualty be disconnected from the electrical source, either by:

             turning off the power supply and disconnecting any plugs from the outlet, and isolating the electricity supply at the main

             powerboard if possible, or

             removing the casualty from the electrical source by separation with non conducting materials, eg., wooden stick or board, rope,

             or blanket.

         Be careful not to touch the casualty’s skin before the electrical source is disconnected, and be alert for the presence of water or

         conducting materials which may be in contact.

        HIGH VOLTAGE

         Damaged high voltage sources can cause the entire scene of an accident to become ‘live’, especially where water or other materials

         are in contact with the electricity. Protect yourself and others.

         When high voltage electricity is involved in an accident, DO NOT touch the casualty until the scene has been declared safe by the

         relevant electrical authorities or workplace supervisor. DO NOT approach the scene if you feel any unusual sensations, such as

         ‘tingling’ through your footwear.

         The tyres insulate people inside a car with fallen power lines across them, so tell them to stay inside the car and not to jump out.

         Ensure that all bystanders do not approach the scene and remain at least six metres away from the nearest suspected energised

         material.

        SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

1. difficult, or absent breathing

2. absent, weak or irregular pulse

3. evidence of burns

4. evidence of fractures

5. entrance and exit wound burns

6. collapse and unconsciousness

        TREATMENT

1. make a balance

2. call  an ambulance

3.  inform electrical authorities if high voltage involved

4.  if in respiratory arrest - commence EAR

5.  if in cardiac arrest - commence CPR

6.  cool and cover burns with

7. non-adherent dressings

8. reassurance