Knowing how to provide first aid to someone who has been electrocuted is crucial to prevent long-term complications.

Knowing how to provide first aid to someone who has been electrocuted is crucial to prevent long-term complications. If you witness someone being accidentally electrocuted, follow these steps to administer first aid:

Separate the victim from the electrical contact:

• Unplug the appliance if the plug is undamaged, or turn off the power through a circuit breaker, fuse box, or external switch.

• If it's not possible to turn off the power, stand on something dry and non-conductive (like a dry newspaper, book, or wooden board). Then, use a non-conductive object such as a wooden stick, broom handle, chair, or rubber doormat to push the power cord away from the victim.

• Once the victim is no longer in contact with the power source, carefully transfer them to a cool area.

• Check if the victim is conscious or has fainted.

• Assess their breathing by placing your cheek near their nose to feel for airflow or by placing your hand on the arteries on either side of their neck.
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• If the victim is still conscious:

• Immediately call 911 or the emergency number in your country.

• Monitor the victim's heart rate, as they may be in shock and at risk of arrhythmia. Check for injuries at the points of contact with the electric current, paying special attention to areas like the neck to assess for potential spinal injuries.

• Continue monitoring and providing first aid until medical help arrives.

• Place the victim on their side with both hands folded under their face. This position helps clear the mouth of any sputum or drool, ensuring a clear airway for normal breathing.

• If the victim has stopped breathing, perform artificial respiration along with chest compressions without delay. If the victim's mouth is undamaged, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; if there is a mouth injury, perform rescue breaths through the victim's nose.

• To perform CPR:

• Loosen the victim's clothing and belt (waist) and tilt their head slightly backward using clothing or pillows under the neck.

• Lightly cover the victim's nose with one hand and use the other hand to pull their lower jaw down, opening their mouth.

• Take a deep breath and seal the victim's mouth with yours (or cover the victim's nose and blow air through their nostrils if the mouth is injured). For adults and children 8 years and older, deliver two breaths in a row at a rate of 20 breaths per minute. For children under 8 years old, deliver one breath per minute at a rate of 20 to 30 breaths.

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  Perform chest compressions while seated beside the victim, placing your hands overlapping on the center of their chest, corresponding to the bilateral nipple or the 4-5 intercostal space on the left breast. Compress the chest 3-4 cm and then release. For adults and children over 1 year old, perform chest compressions at a rate of approximately 100 compressions per minute. For children under 1 year old, perform over 100 compressions per minute. Combine chest compressions with rescue breaths by delivering five chest compressions followed by one rescue breath.
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To prevent electric shock accidents, it's important to follow these safety measures:
Secure electrical outlets:

• Cover all electrical outlets with safety plastic caps to prevent children from inserting objects into them.
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• Unplug electrical appliances, such as hair dryers or curlers, when they are not in use.

• Keep power cords out of the reach of children to avoid the risk of chewing or biting.
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• Avoid turning on lights or using electrical appliances when standing on wet floors or near puddles.

• Refrain from using electrical appliances, like dryers or radios, while in the bathtub, even if they are switched off.
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• Do not enter areas with water, tall trees, or metal objects during thunderstorms or when lightning is present. These situations increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
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• Refrain from using electricity for fishing, rodent control, or mosquito-killing purposes, as these practices can be hazardous.
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