Electrical Burns

What is it?

A skin burn that occurs when the body comes in contact with electricity.

Symptoms:

Plan of Action:

For minor electrical burns:
When to contact your doctor:
A person who has been injured by contact with electricity should be seen by a health care provider. The damage may be worse than it looks from the burn on the skin. Sometimes an electrical injury can cause damage to skin, muscles, blood vessels and nerves, often in an arm or a leg. The heart, brain and other body organs can be damaged.
Caution

When to seek emergency care:

Call 911 or your local emergency number if the injured person experiences:
Take these actions immediately while waiting for medical help:

Revision #3
Created 6 March 2023 15:09:54
Updated 7 April 2023 14:51:31