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Is Doctor Consultation Advisable Post An Electric Shock?
I just had a shock from a metal handheld stick blender....plugged it in and turn it on a held it with both hands and it started vibrating through and I couldn t let go...after what was probably a few seconds it fell to the ground although it felt like longer! I feel shaken but ok...should I see a dr?
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
Hi,
You need to get an EKG to rule out any rrrhythmia or abnormal heart rate caused after electric shock. A renal function review with creatinine and urea levels as well as CPk and LDH to rule out any muscular injury needs to be done. If no burn seen superficially after the electric current entry or exit point, it may not to be reviewed any further.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
You need to get an EKG to rule out any rrrhythmia or abnormal heart rate caused after electric shock. A renal function review with creatinine and urea levels as well as CPk and LDH to rule out any muscular injury needs to be done. If no burn seen superficially after the electric current entry or exit point, it may not to be reviewed any further.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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