WIP HOSPITAL: Electrocution
So I was asked by @kiarawonderingtheuniverse to today about electrocution. At first I found the ask shocking but then in sparked some inspiration for me. It really jumped started me and I decided to make an entire post on this.
Common Ways one might get electrocuted
power lines
lightning
electric weapons, such as Tasers (torture)
electrical outlets
Fences in Jurassic Park
What actually happens when you are Electrocuted
Different things occur when different currents pass through your body.
Current (mA) Effect On Person
0.5 to 3 mA – Tingling sensations
3 to 10 mA – Muscle contractions and pain
10 to 40 mA – “Let-go” threshold
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30 to 75 mA – Respiratory system may become paralyzed.
100 to 200 mA – Ventricular fibrillation (may lead to death)
200 to 500 mA – Heart clamps tight
Above 1500 mA – Tissue and organs start to burn
Things to Think About When Hurting Your Characters
Different Factors to factor in (ok, no more puns)
voltage
length of time in contact with the source
health of person
electricity’s path through your body
type of current
Symptoms of Electrocution
loss of consciousness
muscle spasms
problems with vision or hearing
headache
breathing problems
numbness or tingling
Vomiting
Burns: 1. Electrical burns – caused by the current following through your tissue. It can affect skin, muscles and bones. As the current passes through you, it makes heat which burns you since your body can't dissipate the heat. 2. Arc burns: These are caused only by the high temperatures made by electrical arcs or explosions sparking close to your body. 3. Thermal contact burns: These are caused when physical contact is made with surfaces heated by electricity.
seizures
irregular heartbeat
Treating Electrocution Victims
Don’t touch someone who has been shocked as they could still have some currents running through them if near the source of electrocution.
Don’t move the victim unless it is necessary to get them to a safer position.
If it is possible, turn off the electric outlet using something unable to conduct electric city like wood and rubber. Use nothing WET or METAL.
Call emergency services if you can.
If emergency services ask or cannot reach you, you will have check the person's pulse and breathing.
If the patient has stopped breathing, start CPR.
If the patient is going into shock i.e vomiting, fainting, looking pale. You should elevate their legs. If the person is in pain, don't do this.
Any burns should be covered with gauze. Don't use any material in danger if sticking to the burn.
Keep the person warm.
