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Find out what to do if your child has a burn or scald, and read about hot water safety and other ways to help prevent burns and scalds.

At work, make sure all electrical equipment is regularly inspected, tested and tagged. For more information, visit Safe Work Australia.

In the hospital emergency department, doctors will run tests to check for damage to your heart or soft tissue of your body. They offer you pain relief medicines.

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An electric shock can be life threatening. Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance if someone has had an electric shock and:

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Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 at any time to speak to a registered nurse (known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria) for more information and advice.

When it is safe, check if the person is conscious and breathing. Gently touch and talk to the person. If there is no response, start CPR.

Anyone can try to save the life of someone who has experienced a cardiac arrest by acting quickly to restore the heart beat with CPR and defibrillation.

Put the burnt area under running water for at least 20 minutes then cover with a sterile gauze bandage, if available, or a clean cloth. Do not use a blanket or towel, because loose fibres can stick to the burns.

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Electric shocks are caused by contact with live electricity that sends an electric current through your body. Sometimes the electricity can cause a burn, often where the electricity entered or exited the body.

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Most people with an electric shock or burn will be able to go home, unless they have damage to the heart or other organs that needs to be treated in hospital.

Never use a power tool, appliance or electric lead that you know is faulty or has a frayed cord. Avoid using electrical appliances in wet areas or near pools.

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Even for a mild electric shock, encourage the patient to seek medical aid for assessment of potential effects on the heart.

Sometimes an electric shock only causes a fright and some pain. But sometimes it can be severe enough to knock someone unconscious and stop their heart. It depends on the voltage, the type of current and whether the current impacts the heart.

Information about prevention of electric shocks in the home is available from the National Electrical and Communications Association.

A burn is an injury to the body's tissue resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity or sunlight. Read about first aid for burns.

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Electric shock signs and symptoms depend on current type, how high the voltage is, how long the person was in contact with electricity, and their overall health.

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If you do not call an ambulance, always take someone who has been shocked to the nearest hospital emergency department for assessment.

You can ensure electrical safety in your home by installing safety switches and making sure they are tested regularly. Always use a licensed electrician for electrical work and make sure you repair any damaged power points or switches.

An electric shock can be life threatening. Call an ambulance on triple zero (000) if someone has had an electric shock and has lost consciousness, difficulty breathing or slow or fast heartbeat.

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Even if you cannot see a physical injury, an electric shock might cause internal damage. Even after a mild electric shock, you still need medical attention to check if it has affected your heart.

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