Written by Editorial Team
The human body is a good conductor of electricity, which means that the electrical energy can pass through the body very easily. Kids like to stick their little fingers everywhere, especially in plug sockets. You need to be alert enough until your child is matured to understand that. Exposure to electric current can cause injuries which are minor, like burns, or they can be bad to cause serious internal damage or death.
Your child can get the electric current if he touches it hand/foot while playing or chews the electrical wire. He/she may get burns, numbness in any part of the body, pain or headache. The current enters your baby’s body at from one part, and damages all the tissue while leaving from another. If the electric shock is strong it may cause seizures, cardiac arrest, damage the brain or even death, depending on the strength of the current and the time your child holds onto it.
Children are inquisitive little beings and do not really shy away from exploring.
Below are a few steps that you can do immediately if your child gets an electric shock.
The doctor can dress the baby’s burns and will check for the internal injuries. The doctor may also advice some lab tests if he thinks there might be internal organs damage. He may give a pain killer if they think that the child is in pain. If the child has severe burns or has internal organ damage they will be admitted to the hospital.
It is better to prevent a situation like this. Many parents prepare for the arrival of the baby, but they often forget to do the childproofing during the years when the child is growing up. It is in these years that children need to be kept safe from the injuries in the house. There are some preventive measures that we can take.
Keep the children safe and ensure your peace of mind. As the children grow up, they will be able to keep themselves safe and away from electricity. Till that time it is your responsibility to keep them away from anything that can cause serious injuries.
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