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Do health consequences result from getting an electric shock and is it dangerous?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: It depends on amperage and voltage. The shocks u get from home wiring, appliances r less likely to cause a lot of harm if all is up 2 code. If shocked at a crucial time as your heart sends out its electric info can b fatal. Also the higher the wire outside the higher the voltage. To house 220v, next up 440v higher 880v and so on. Contact with can lead 2 death or loss of limb. 1760v lights out.

Answered 6/1/2013

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