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How to treat an electric shock

If possible, turn off the power. If not, remove the source from your child with a non-conductive item, and stand on dry insulation material.

If she’s breathing, roll her on her side, tilt her head back again and call 999.

If she’s not breathing, call 999 then push in the middle of her chest and release until help arrives.

For the full guide to treating electric shocks, click here.

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