CordsInjuriesShockPet's mouthEsophagusArcingArcsSalivaWiresRopeShocksChewPotpourriContact burnsButtocksMain symptomThermalOccursIrritationSpace heatersCordXerostomiaBlanketsChewingCandlesVoltageGeneratesBodyNoseTongueDroolCuriousElectricityAccidentalFlameLiquidDigestiveReducesSkinSlowlyCurrentPatientsVoltsOccurClinicalEyesCarbonFrequencyWaterChildrenExtensiveVacuumMachineryHandSafety
Cords9
- Keep pets away from electrical cords and decorations. (k-state.edu)
- Chewing on electrical cords can lead to life-threatening electrocution and burns. (k-state.edu)
- The thermal heat that radiates from many household cords (that only cats can detect), can lead to cats nibbling, playing, clawing and putting these cables in their mouths. (a2zinc.net)
- Make sure electrical cords are out of reach, taped firmly to walls or floors. (petplace.com)
- 3. Keep wires and electric cords taped securely to the floor or covered so your pet doesn't chew them and risk burning his mouth or getting an electric shock. (bethestaryouare.org)
- Children tend to be curious about electrical cords and other items unknown to them, and as they explore these items, they tend to put them in their mouth. (medscape.com)
- Fractures of the jaw or skull and oral ulcerations from burns caused by chewing on electrical cords can also cause drooling in cats. (petmd.com)
- Those that chew on electrical cords (most commonly seen in kittens) need pain control and possibly other supportive care, including a soft diet. (petmd.com)
- Tack phone and electrical cords to the wall rather than stretched across walking paths. (who.int)
Injuries11
- As the use of electricity and injuries from it increase, all health professionals involved in burn care must appreciate the physiologic and pathologic effects and management of electric current injury. (medscape.com)
- Such injuries can take several forms, including electric current burns, flash burns, and contact burns. (medscape.com)
- Electrical injuries have become a more common form of trauma with a unique pathophysiology and with high morbidity and mortality. (medscape.com)
- however, the widespread use of electricity and the application of electrically powered machinery have caused an increase in the number of electrical injuries. (medscape.com)
- To fully understand such injuries, understanding certain basic electrical principles is necessary. (medscape.com)
- Often the main symptom is a skin burn, but not all serious injuries are visible. (msdmanuals.com)
- The major traumatic injuries in this group include electrical and/or thermal burns of the lips and commissure areas. (medscape.com)
- Children, especially under five years of age, run the highest risk of burn injuries, Scalds in the patients' own home are the major cause of admission, Firework explosions are another significant cause. (medbc.com)
- In the mining industry the largest single injury category of electrical injuries are caused by non-contact electrical arcs. (cdc.gov)
- Although the majority of mine electrical injuries are the results of burns from electrical arcs, few miners are aware that such a hazard exists. (cdc.gov)
- Non-contact" arc flash burns refer to electrical burn injuries without accompanying electric shock. (cdc.gov)
Shock6
- The boy was burned badly and suffered severe Shock. (newspaperarchive.com)
- Finally, I mouthed it incredulously thanks to a serious case of sticker shock. (motorcycle.com)
- A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock. (kabircares.org)
- A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock and a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus, while shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet's mouth and digestive tract. (hsi.com)
- An electrical shock can short-circuit the body's own electrical systems, causing nerves to stop transmitting impulses or to transmit impulses erratically. (msdmanuals.com)
- A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock, and a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus, warns the ASPCA. (tuftscatnip.com)
Pet's mouth2
- Shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet's mouth and digestive tract. (kabircares.org)
- That makes it too easy for a cat to bat something in play only to have it break into sharp-edged pieces and cut your pet's mouth or paws. (tuftscatnip.com)
Esophagus1
- A punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus. (kabircares.org)
Arcing3
- Arcing electrical burns through the shoe around the rubber sole. (medscape.com)
- Method: This investigation progressed in two phases: (a) 836 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reports of electric arcing incidents that occurred over a period of 11 years were reviewed, and (b) personal interviews were conducted with 32 individuals. (cdc.gov)
- Arcing faults can also occur from an electric arc. (cdc.gov)
Arcs1
- In demonstrated that electrical arcs are highly unpredictable addition to direct personal injury from these hot metals, arc and variable in occurrence, energy, path, and duration (Jones blasts can throw a worker against nearby objects or walls, et al. (cdc.gov)
Saliva2
- Excessive saliva pours from their open mouths. (independent.co.uk)
- When two or more dissimilar metals are placed in a salt solution, similar to saliva, they generate an electrical current, and that is what can happen in your mouth at each of your amalgam fillings. (greensmoothiegirl.com)
Wires2
- A man's head begins to burn from electrical wires that are attached to it. (kids-in-mind.com)
- Chewing on wires may cause burns or pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), which can be fatal. (petplace.com)
Rope2
- from immersion in hot water, friction burns, rope or electric appliance burns. (ageuk.org.uk)
- We see several shots of bodies being whipped and tied with rope, causing bloody slash marks, rope burns and deep cuts. (kids-in-mind.com)
Shocks3
- Little electric shocks all over your body. (wardrobeoxygen.com)
- New Zealand farmers subject calves, bulls and horses to agonising violence in rodeo events, including delivering electric shocks and slamming them on their backs and tying their legs together so they can't move, campaigners say. (independent.co.uk)
- According to activists who have documented rodeo events for seven years, electric shocks are used to force unwilling steers and bulls into position in a chute before the action. (independent.co.uk)
Chew1
- Which you don't need Instagram to know, 'cause hey, look at all those people cuddling and sweating and mixing germs while they chew on the inside of their mouths. (thedailybeast.com)
Potpourri2
- Liquid potpourri, warmed over candles and electric gizmos, contains toxic (were not making this up) cationic detergent and essential oils. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
- Note: Liquid potpourri can cause terrible burns in an animal's mouth should it be ingested. (petplace.com)
Contact burns1
- These are contact burns and are difficult to distinguish from thermal burns. (medscape.com)
Buttocks1
Main symptom1
- The main symptom of an electrical injury is often a skin burn. (medscape.com)
Thermal4
- Note thermal and contact electrical burns cannot be distinguished easily. (medscape.com)
- Cats are naturally attracted to thermal heat and are instinctually drawn to things like electrical cables' warmth. (a2zinc.net)
- Other forms of mechanical trauma, as well as chemical , electrical , or thermal insults, may also be involved. (medscape.com)
- Other forms of mechanical trauma (eg, irritation with sharp or hard foodstuffs), as well as chemical, electrical, or thermal insults, may result in ulceration. (medscape.com)
Occurs3
- Investigations by NIOSH, as part of its Fatal Accident Circumstances and Epidemiology (FACE) Project, also have revealed that once an electrical energy incident occurs, emergency response plans are often lacking, even in organizations which promote safety. (cdc.gov)
- An electrical injury occurs when a current passes through the body, interfering with the function of an internal organ or sometimes burning tissue. (msdmanuals.com)
- The burn occurs, therefore, when the 0022-4375/$ - see front matter. (cdc.gov)
Irritation2
- While not poisonous, glow sticks have a very bitter taste and can cause irritation to the mouth. (k-state.edu)
- Small pieces of plastic or aluminum can break off and be swallowed, causing intestinal blockage or irritation to the mouth. (petplace.com)
Space heaters1
- House fires are more apt to occur in winter, often due to space heaters, wood stoves, electric blankets and other heating products. (petplace.com)
Cord3
- Jack son of an electrician plugged an old Light Cord into a floor socket and pushed the other end in his Mouth. (newspaperarchive.com)
- Make sure that the cord of an electric space heater is not a tripping hazard but do not run the cord under carpets or rugs. (cdc.gov)
- If your space heater has a damaged electrical cord or produces sparks, do not use it. (cdc.gov)
Xerostomia1
- and xerostomia (ie, dry mouth). (medscape.com)
Blankets1
- Don't use electric pads or blankets, which could cause burns. (medlineplus.gov)
Chewing1
- The bronzed giant stirred only slightly, and without opening his eyes, he plumped another luscious berry in his mouth, and began chewing contentedly. (gutenberg.net.au)
Candles1
- Keep lit pumpkins and candles out of reach, as they can burn your pet. (k-state.edu)
Voltage8
- Electric voltage of 380 volts or less is considered low voltage and above 380 volts, high voltage. (medscape.com)
- Electricity is transmitted by a high-voltage system because it allows the same amount of energy to be carried at lower current, which reduces electrical loss through leakage and heating. (medscape.com)
- Prompt emergency medical care can be lifesaving for workers who have contacted either low voltage or high voltage electric energy. (cdc.gov)
- The National Electrical Code divides voltages into two categories: greater than 600 volts (high voltage) and less than or equal to 600 volts (low voltage) [2]. (cdc.gov)
- High-voltage direct current is used as a means for the bulk transmission of electrical power. (medscape.com)
- Getting shocked from touching an electrical outlet in the home or by a small appliance is rarely serious, but accidental exposure to high voltage causes about 300 deaths each year in the United States. (msdmanuals.com)
- As regards the epidemiological aspects, apart from sex and age distribution, particular attention is paid to the lesive agents and mechanisms responsible for the burns and to the voltage of the electric current. (medbc.com)
- It is also formed by any other high-energy source, such as lightning, high voltage electrical equipment, and air- and water-purifying devices (1).Ozone is one of the major air pollutants in heavily industrialized areas and in cities with a large number of automobiles. (cdc.gov)
Generates1
- Electrical current passing through the body generates heat, which burns and destroys tissues. (msdmanuals.com)
Body1
- Your body normally experiences billions of electrical impulses every hour that are controlled by your nervous system and are responsible for keeping you alive. (greensmoothiegirl.com)
Nose1
Tongue1
- Burning tongue. (wardrobeoxygen.com)
Drool1
Curious1
- Lights can get very hot - remove them from the lower branches of the tree so they won't burn a curious cat. (petplace.com)
Electricity2
- The power subscribers hold the government solely responsible for fleecing them through high electric billing when the bureaucrats, generals and politicians enjoy free electricity. (com.pk)
- It's manifested by the failure to build the Kalabagh Dam and, resultantly, people burning their steep electricity bills for lacking the capacity to pay them. (com.pk)
Accidental2
- According to statistical data, 0.8-1% of accidental deaths are caused by an electric injury, with approximately one quarter caused by natural lightning . (medscape.com)
- This article describes the consequences of accidental contact with commercial electric current and delineates principles involved in burn care. (medscape.com)
Flame1
Liquid1
- When I returned, Jenny was quaking on the floor, a stream of black liquid flowing from her mouth. (sonorareview.com)
Digestive1
Reduces1
- Laser vaporization offers a precise means of treating mouth lesions that reduces the potential for pain and scarring. (medscape.com)
Skin2
- Cationic detergent can burn a cats mouth, skin and eyes and upset the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
- Burns can affect internal tissues as well as the skin. (msdmanuals.com)
Slowly1
- KI-GOR placed a plump, scarlet berry in his mouth, and munched slowly, with much satisfaction. (gutenberg.net.au)
Current5
- Current is what can kill or hurt a victim of an electric injury. (medscape.com)
- Contact electrical burns, 120-V alternating current nominal. (medscape.com)
- Alternating current (AC) is an electric flow that regularly reverses its direction. (medscape.com)
- The memorable songcraft and tangible pop hooks of Painted With the Mouth are the perfect antidote to the rehashed punk, soulless electronica, and for-its-own-sake eclecticism that seem to dominate the current indie scene. (mintyfresh.com)
- Electrical current is categorized as direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC). (msdmanuals.com)
Patients5
- Patients with electrical injury should be initially evaluated as a trauma patient. (medscape.com)
- Since the creation of a specialized burns unit in our hospital, 348 patients required treatment there during the five-year period 1989-1993. (medbc.com)
- As all burned patients on the island of Malta are treated in this one facility, it is an ideal place to carry out epidemiological studies. (medbc.com)
- Eleven severely burned patients were resuscitated in our bum intensive care unit last year. (medbc.com)
- Thirty patients (17 males, 13 females) with ~~30% T13SA burns admitted to the intensive care unit at Ibn Sina hospital, Kuwait from December 1991 to April 1993 were studied. (medbc.com)
Volts1
- A standard electrical outlet in the US is 110 volts, and 220 volts is used for large appliances such as dryers or refrigerators. (msdmanuals.com)
Occur1
- Problem: It is estimated that 5 to 10 arc flash explosions occur in electric equipment every day in the United States. (cdc.gov)
Clinical1
Eyes1
- Her eyes were rimmed with a violent pink, and something dark dripped from her mouth. (sonorareview.com)
Carbon2
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the burning of carbon or materials containing carbon. (cdc.gov)
- The energy is released during the cell respiration when the oxygen burns the carbohydrates while carbon dioxide and water are formed. (lu.se)
Frequency1
- They established a relationship with the goal of building a 300B with the midrange magic of the Western Electric and at the same time to extend the frequency extremes. (dagogo.com)
Water1
Children3
- The company's founder and designer extraordinaire, Battista Farina, who later changed his last name to Pininfarina but was generally known as Pinin (meaning 'baby of the family'), was born in Cortanze, Northern Italy - the 10th of 11 children. (worldfinance.com)
- An epidemiological survey performed by COANIQUEM (Burned Children's Help Cooperation) is presented, dealing with children burned by fireworks between 4 December 1993 and 4 January 1994 in Santiago, Chile. (medbc.com)
- This research reviews electrically burned children aged 0-12 years admitted to the Palermo Bums Centre in the period 19751991. (medbc.com)
Extensive2
- If extensive burns are present, death may result from subsequent complications [4]. (cdc.gov)
- Abnormal heart rhythms are monitored, burns are treated, and, if the burn caused extensive internal damage, intravenous fluids and other treatments are given. (msdmanuals.com)
Vacuum4
- If you are a regular reader of Dagogo you know of my love for the sound of the Western Electric 300B vacuum tube. (dagogo.com)
- Sophia Electric is located in Vienna, Virginia, where they design, manufacture, and sell handcrafted vacuum tube Hi-Fi electronics. (dagogo.com)
- Turns out that like me, Richard had found that the new-production 300B vacuum tubes didn't measure up to the Western Electric, and he decided it was time to try to do something about it. (dagogo.com)
- Impact on Industry: This study fills a vacuum in electrical training with a focus on the organizational and behavioral aspects of arc flash incidents. (cdc.gov)
Machinery1
- Electrical injury may result from contact with faulty electrical appliances or machinery or inadvertent contact with household wiring or electrical power lines. (msdmanuals.com)
Hand2
- Electrical burns to the hand. (medscape.com)
- Sadly, the high-salaried classes that can afford to pay the bills are exempted from paying while the poor living from hand to mouth are slapped with heavy billing. (com.pk)
Safety3
- Therefore, a primary goal of occupational safety programs must be to prevent workers from contacting electrical energy. (cdc.gov)
- Hence, a secondary goal of safety programs must be to provide appropriate emergency medical care to workers who contact electrical energy. (cdc.gov)
- The safety on your mouth. (brianmclaren.net)