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Management

Authoring team

Management of electric shock involves:

  • rescuer safety is of paramount importance
  • turn off the current
  • ABC's of CPR
  • protect cervical spine, treat injuries
  • intravenous volume replacement for severe burns
  • mannitol 25 g IV, then 12.5 g/hr for 6 hours if there is myoglobinuria

Reference

  1. van Ruler R, Eikendal T, Kooij FO, et al. A shocking injury: a clinical review of lightning injuries highlighting pitfalls and a treatment protocol. Injury. 2022 Oct;53(10):3070-7.

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