Victims of electrical shock can be?

• A. Extremely burned, disoriented and without a pulse
• B. Disoriented but with a pulse
• C. Only a minor burn
• D. No injuries

Answer: (A)

Electrical shock can cause life‑threatening injuries that aren’t always obvious. The best choice describes a scenario where the current has caused severe damage—extensive burns at entry and exit, confusion or disorientation, and, crucially, loss of a pulse due to cardiac arrest. The heart’s electrical system can be disrupted by an electric shock, stopping the heartbeat. When a pulse is absent, the situation is an immediate emergency requiring CPR and rapid use of an AED, along with urgent medical help.

While some injuries from electrical shock may seem minor externally, internal damage and brain or heart effects can be significant, and a person may be disoriented and without a pulse. This is why the described combination of severe burns, disorientation, and no pulse best reflects the real and urgent danger of electrical shock.