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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns. Assessing the Severity The severity of an electrical burn depends on several factors: the type of current (AC or DC), voltage, the pathway of the current through the body, the duration of contact, and the victim’s overall health.

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