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Electrical Shock or Burn

… electrical shock. You may feel tingling in your hand or arm. Usually, this tingling goes … symptoms, there is no reason to worry. If your skin is burned by electricity, there is … the body. When electricity passes though your body, the electricity may injure blood …

Atrial Fibrillation Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion

Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …

Burns and Electric Shock

… Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines … Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines …

Determining the Seriousness of a Burn

… Related Information Burns and Electric Shock Swelling Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …

Toxic shock syndrome

… to kill the bacteria and stop further release of toxins. If the source of infection … to kill the bacteria and stop further release of toxins. If the source of infection …

First Aid for Electrical Burns

… Overview The first steps to take when a person is in … activity of the heart and cause heartbeat changes. If the person is not responding, … activity of the heart and cause heartbeat changes. If the person is not responding, …

Chemical Burn

… swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call … Eye. Related Information Burns and Electric Shock Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 … Eye. Related Information Burns and Electric Shock Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 …

Estimating the Size of a Burn

… of the person who is burned (not fingers or wrist area) is about 1% of the body. Use the … of the person who is burned (not fingers or wrist area) is about 1% of the body. Use the …

Other Home Treatment Measures for a First-Degree Burn or Sunburn

… and effectiveness of the following home treatment measures, but they may help relieve … signs of a skin infection while using home treatment measures. Related Information Burns … and effectiveness of the following home treatment measures, but they may help relieve …

Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate

… Treatment Overview Electrical cardioversion is a procedure in which a brief electric shock is given to the heart to reset the heart … are rare. You can get a small area of burn on your skin where the patches are …