First Aid For Electrical Shocks & Burns
First Aid For Electrical Shocks & Burns
- If someone is burned, don't panic.
- Cool a burn by holding it under cold, running water.
- Cover minor burns with a sterile bandage.
- Don't use ointment, butter or ice.
- If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Call 911 for help. Get medical treatment as soon as possible.
- If the victim is touching a power line, stay clear. Don't try to move the wire or the victim. Call 911 for help.