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What should you do if an infant/child accidentally gets an electric shock?
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Degree of shock: It depends on the degree of the electric shock. If it were a mild shock there should be no problem. However, if hej had a major shock take to the er immediately to have his cardiac status evaluated. He should also be checked for severe burns.
Answered 2/6/2013
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