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What happens if you touch a transmission line?
If you touch any high voltage transmission line without having contact with grounds! you will not die but your hands will burn badly. Hand will be burn due to “charging current across the transmission line conductors”.
Can low voltage wires shock you?
A low voltage electric shock is dangerous because it can cause electrocution and fatal injuries even though there are no visible signs of external injury. It transmits through tissues with low resistance such as the brain, heart, internal organs, blood vessels and the central nervous system.
What happens when in shock?
When a shock occurs, the victim may be dazed or may experience amnesia, seizure or respiratory arrest. Long-term damage to the nerves and the brain will depend on the extent of the injuries and may develop up to several months after the shock. This type of damage can also cause psychiatric disorders.
Why do birds not get shocked on power lines?
Birds can sit on power lines and not get electric shocks because the electricity is always looking for a way to get to the ground. The birds are not touching the ground or anything in contact with the ground, so the electricity will stay in the power line.
What is the prognosis for recovery from an electric shock?
Recovery from electric shock depends on the nature and severity of the injuries. The percentage of the body surface area burned is the most important factor affecting prognosis. If someone who has received an electric shock does not suffer immediate cardiac arrest and does not have severe burns,…
Why do electrical shock injuries have an entrance and exit site?
Serious electrical shock injuries usually have an entrance and exit site on the body because the individual becomes part of the electrical circuit. If a person is going to help someone who has sustained a high voltage shock, he or she needs to be very careful not to become a second victim of a similar electrical shock.
What happens when an electric shock is given to the body?
The victim rapidly loses consciousness and dies if a healthy heartbeat is not restored with a device called a defibrillator. The arrhythmia can occur at the time of the shock or in the hours following the electric shock. When a current above 100 mA passes through the body, it leaves marks at the points of contact with the skin.
What is the Order of those listed as survived by?
As you can see, the order of those listed as survived by may vary. It tends to start with those closest to the deceased, such as spouses and siblings. It then proceeds through the next generations and outward to nieces and nephews and potentially other family members.