Timeline for What are the correct procedures when someone accidentally touches high voltage live cable and is getting electrocuted?
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| Dec 12, 2020 at 19:02 | comment | added | user57037 | If you don't call 911 (emergency services) and start to help, and come to harm while helping, who will call 911 for you? | |
| Dec 12, 2020 at 7:12 | comment | added | user57037 | It is not engineering. But I agree with hacktastical, too, FWIW. But in this SPECIFIC CASE, turning off the light is safe. | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 23:20 | vote | accept | user768421 | ||
| Dec 11, 2020 at 19:13 | comment | added | hacktastical | It’s really, really important to consider your own safety first. If you also get electrocuted by trying to be ‘quick’ you are no longer a rescuer, you are now a victim. This seems harsh, but it’s standard first responder protocol. | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 19:08 | history | edited | hacktastical | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Dec 11, 2020 at 18:59 | comment | added | hacktastical | No, summoning help is the #1 go-to in any rescue training. They not only can do advanced life support, but also help with scene safety. They can also walk you through CPR and patient assessment as you’re helping the victim. | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 18:54 | history | edited | hacktastical | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Dec 11, 2020 at 18:45 | comment | added | Criticizing Israel not allowed | Surely step 1 should be moved after steps 2 and 3? Presuming they are quick. In fact, surely you should even check their breathing and heartbeat before calling 911? | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 9:45 | comment | added | TheDarkVice | Cutting the power after calling emergency services sounds a bit harsh hahaha | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 9:40 | comment | added | Kyle B | If you call 911, they'll even give you a crash course in CPR | |
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| Dec 11, 2020 at 9:21 | comment | added | hacktastical | It depends on the exact path the shock current took through the victim's body, and how large it was. If it stopped their heart, permanent brain damage can happen if they go longer than 3 minutes or so without help. On the other hand, if you free them quickly and do CPR, even poorly, it may be enough to save the person until EMS arrives. | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 9:17 | comment | added | user768421 | Thanks for the answer. Upvoted. I'm not sure how long electrocution takes to kill a person. If 911 ambulance arrives after 15 minutes, is it likely that the person would have died? | |
| Dec 11, 2020 at 9:14 | history | answered | hacktastical | CC BY-SA 4.0 |