First Aid

Shock
Shock is a life-threatening condition which occurs when the blood flow is so low that oxygenated blood does not reach vital organs, such as the brain and heart.

How does electricity affect the body?
Have a look at what electricity does to the body - interesting reading if you enjoy physics.

The dark side of electricity
You flick the switch and there is light. It seems tame enough. But electricity can kill people. We focus on this during National Electricity Safety Week.

First aid for electric shock
Electric current passing through the body can cause breathing to stop or the heart to stop breathing. Follow these emergency first aid procedures.

Electric shock
Electric shock is an injury caused by an electrical current passing through the body.