2. LLeeaarrnniinngg OOuuttccoommeess
• Explain how to safely manage an incident involving
electricity.
• Describe first aid treatments for electric shock
incidents.
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 2
3. EELLEECCTTRROOCCUUTTIIOONN
The electrical current passes through the body
to travel to earth. This can interfere with the
body’s own electrical impulses which may cause
the breathing or the heart to stop.
Check for burns remember the burns may be
internal
Electric shock causes muscle contraction which
may prevent the casualty breaking the connection
this means your casualty may be ‘live’ so
approach with care
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 3
4. EElleeccttrriicciittyy –– ssaaffee mmaannaaggeemmeenntt
Isolate the electricity (if high voltage prevent
anyone approaching the area 18 metres around
the casualty)
Use a non conductive item to disconnect the
casualty from the electricity if you cannot isolate it
Be aware of any water or metal around the
casualty
Contact the emergency services
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 4
5. EElleeccttrriiccaall SShhoocckk -- ttrreeaattmmeenntt
Primary Survey – Danger, response, airway,
breathing
Treat any burns
Treat any other injuries
Check for signs and symptoms of shock – skin
colour and temperature, levels of consciousness
(alert, voice, pain, unresponsive) pulse rate,
dilated pupils, breathing rate.
Treat signs and symptoms as required
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 5
6. TTaasskk
Learners to produce a leaflet present
information on how to safely manage
an incident involving electricity,
describe treatment for shock incidents.
Task 4 6.1, 6.2
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 6
