The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.®
- First Aid Course
- Introduction
- Wounds, Abrasions & Bleeding
- Road Accident
- Fire
- Smoke & Fumes
- Electrical Injuries
- Drowning
- Asthma
- Shock
- Anaphylactic Shock
- Heart Attack
- Fainting
- Fractures
- Strains & Sprains
- Nosebleed
- Spinal Injury
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Burn: Electrical & Chemical
- Heatstroke
- Hypothermia
- Insect bites & stings
- Poisons
-
Take Exam
- Certificate
Welcome to First Aid Course
Electrical Injuries
- If a wooden stick is unavailable, place a piece of rope or cord around the victim's ankles or under victim's arms and then pull away from the electrical source.
- If a wooden stick or rope is unavailable then pull the victim by any loose, dry clothing (sleeve , pant leg or hem of shirt) being careful not to touch the body. Remember , you risk electrocution by touching the victim's body.
- Once the power is off, evaluate the victim's for breathing and pulse.
- Begin CPR if the victim has no pulse or is not breathing.
- Call 911 emergency medical services
- All victims of electric shock need medical assistance. Internal injuries may have occurred that are not visible.
- Arrange to take or send the victim to a hospital so that he or she may be evaluated by professionals
|
||||
| Course Progression Bar | ||||
© 2024 Course content all rights reserved by American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.®