Electrical burns and how to treat them.

Even while many of us know how to avoid electrical burns, it is equally vital to know how to treat these injuries if they do occur. Our electrical Swansea team take precautions everyday to avoid this from happening.

Various types of electric burns

Treatment for electrical burns varies depending on the nature and severity of the burn.

Superficial Burns: 
Electrical burns on the superficial skin layer are usually minimal and only affect a limited area of the body.

Symptoms that you've suffered a superficial electrical burn include the following:

• It hurts a lot.
• A reddish tint to the skin.
• A buildup of fluid.
• Touching the skin causes it to turn white.

Partial Thickness Burns: 
Depending on the extent of the burns, they can be called serious if they cover more than a few inches in diameter. If the burns occur in the following locations, they may be deemed severe:

• There are two fingers on each hand.
• When it comes to the bottom of your feet, you can't go.
• This is my face.
• The pelvic areas.
• Over any important articulation.

The symptoms of a partial-thickness electrical burn are as follows:

• It hurts a lot.
• A reddish tint to the skin.
• A buildup of fluid.
• Intensely arousing.

Full Thickness Burns:
Full Thickness electrical burns are the most serious of all electrical burns, affecting the tissues beneath the skin as well as the outer layers.

If you've suffered a full-thickness electrical burn, you'll notice these symptoms:

• A reddish tint to the skin.
• A buildup of fluid.
• Intensely acrid.
• Numbness in the area affected.
• The appearance of the affected area becomes either white or black.

The best way to deal with electrical burns that have occurred

To minimise future damage, it is critical to take the necessary actions as soon as possible while treating any type of burn.

Mild Partial Thickness Burns and Superficial Burns:
Treatment for minor partial-thickness and superficial electrical burns should be as follows:

• Soak, run under a tap, or use a compress to apply cold water to the affected area. Iced or ice-cold water should not be used to treat burns.
• Before applying sterile dressing to the wound, make sure the area is clean and dry. This will prevent the wound from being irritated and perhaps infected by any friction.
• Do not use any further lotions or ointments on the burn; instead, clean it thoroughly and properly dress it.
• In the event of discomfort or swelling following a burn, turn to over-the-counter analgesics.

People who become a part of an electrical circuit run the risk of suffering from severe partial-thickness burns and full-thickness burns, hence extra precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of the injured individual as well as those in close proximity.

• Right away, the power must be shut off
• No one else is allowed to come in contact with the subject.
• It is imperative that you contact 999 or your local emergency services right away to receive further medical attention.

Even if an accident does occur, being prepared to minimise the damage is just as vital as taking proper safeguards. For any further information, feel free to contact The Electrician Swansea.