Write a letter to the ‘Zoom India ‘complaining about a faulty oven you have purchased a week ago. You observe that the external body was giving shock when touched while it’s in use. You are Satish / Saraswati.
Answers
Explanation:
The human body conducts electricity. If any part of the body receives an electric shock, the electricity will flow through the tissues with little obstruction.
Depending on the length and severity of the shock, injuries can include:
Burns to the skin
Burns to internal tissues
Electrical interference or damage (or both) to the heart, which could cause the heart to stop or beat erratically.
Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock.
Symptoms of electric shock
The typical symptoms of an electric shock include:
Unconsciousness
Difficulties in breathing or no breathing at all
A weak, erratic pulse or no pulse at all
Burns, particularly entrance and exit burns (where the electricity entered and left the body)
Sudden onset of cardiac arrest.
Sometimes victims of electric shock may appear to be unhurt, but they should still be treated as a victim of electric shock. Some injuries and further complications may not yet be obvious. An examination in hospital is important after any electric shock.
Causes of electric shock
Some of the causes of electric shock include:
Faulty appliances
Damaged or frayed cords or extension leads
Electrical appliances coming in contact with water
Incorrect or deteriorated household wiring
Downed powerlines
Lightning strike.