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Proper measures post the shock without panicking will be helpful. Stay calm and help your child in the best way you can. <ul><li>Electric shocks among children are quite common in a residential setup, hence children are prone to low voltage shocks. Child suffering from electric shock may not have an external injury, however burns may be visible.</li><li>Hands, heels and head are the most common parts that will get into direct connection with the electric points during the occurrence of electric shock</li><li>In case the child feels difficulty in breathing, chest pain or abdominal pain there are high chances of internal injuries.</li><li>There are high chances of shock in mouth as children have a habit of biting electrical cord; this may cause burn on lip. If it’s a major shock, immediately rush to the doctor. Do not worry if there are no noticeable burns on skin (redness or sore lips), minor shock injury will heal naturally. If the child is breathing normally and not complaining about any pain that means the child is safe.</li></ul>

Proper measures post the shock without panicking will be helpful. Stay calm and help your child in the best way you can.

Emergency situation with children: Electric shock

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what to do if my child gets electric shock

what to do if my child gets electric shock

Read the article to know what you can do to help your child in case of an electric shock.

Emergency situation with children: Electric shock

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