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e. A tourniquet is used just 2-3 inches above the bitten area to stop the flow of the poison
through out the body by circulation. The tourniquet should be loosened in every 20-
30 minutes for 2-3 minutes.
f. Any kind of acid is not used in the snake bitten wound.

g. Enough liquid should be provided to the victim if s/he is conscious.
h. The victim is taken to the hospital or health centre as fast as possible.
i. The snake is taken to the hospital with the victim to identify whether it is poisonous
or not (If possible).

d. Electric Shock
The sudden situation of passing electric current to any
part of body due to expose of it to the current flowing
electric wire is called electric shock. Generally, the
careless use of electric appliances or working with
electric line carelessly results in electric shock. The
electric shock causes heart beat uncontrolled without
the visibility of severe external wound in our body.
In minor cases, it may damage outer skin and
subcutaneous tissues whereas the victim becomes Fig: 10
unconscious and may die on the spot in severe case.

Signs and Symptoms
a. Face and skin of the victim becomes whitish with dryness in facial skin.
b. Difficulty in breathing, stopping respiration
c. Irregular and uncontrolled heart beat

d. The victim may become unconscious with muscle contraction and paralysis.
e. Mark of burn is observed in the affected area.
f. Severe pain in the affected area.

g. Other external wounds in the body can be observed if the victim is thrown with
strong electric shock.

First Aid to Electric Shock

a. Electric current is switched off and the victim is
detached from electricity carefully.
b. If it is not possible to switch off electricity, the
victim should be detached from the electric
wire with the help of non-conductor object by
wearing rubber shoes and glass.

Fig: 11
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