Electricity has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, when an accident occurs, how to deal with the emergency situation at the scene of an electric shock accident is an important knowledge that we need to understand and master. Today, we will take a look at the emergency treatment methods at the scene of the electric shock accident, hoping to provide you with a practical life-saving guide.
1. Keep calm and cut off the power.
When encountering an electric shock accident, the first thing to do is to stay calm and not panic. At the same time, the power supply at the accident site was quickly cut off to prevent more people from being electrocuted. If you don't know how to cut off the power, contact a professional electrician or call the police for help as soon as possible.
2. Observe the condition of the injured and seek medical attention in a timely manner.
After cutting off the power supply, the condition of the injured person should be observed, and if the injured person has symptoms such as heartbeat and respiratory arrest, first aid measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be carried out immediately. At the same time, call 120 emergency services as soon as possible and send the injured person to the hospital for professional treatment**.
3. Avoid blind rescue.
While waiting for first responders to arrive, we need to avoid blind rescue. Some people may try to pull the injured person directly with their hands when they encounter an electric shock accident, which is a very dangerous behavior. We should use an insulating object (such as a dry wooden stick, plastic stick, etc.) to separate the injured person from the power supply before proceeding with other rescue measures.
Fourth, to prevent the recurrence of electric shock accidents.
After the accident is handled, we must investigate the cause of the accident in time, find out the potential safety hazards such as leakage and short circuit, and repair them. At the same time, strengthen the safety inspection and maintenance of electrical facilities such as homes and workplaces to ensure the safety of electricity use.
In conclusion, it is very important for each of us to understand and master the emergency treatment methods at the scene of electric shock accidents. In the event of a similar accident, we need to stay calm, cut off the power supply, observe the condition of the injured and seek medical attention in time. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid blind rescue and prevent the recurrence of electric shock accidents. Let's become the guardians of electricity safety together!