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Electrical injury cardiac arrest — DipIMC MCQ

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A 38-year-old man is in VF arrest on a wet roadside after a collision with a power line. The electricity provider has not yet confirmed isolation and cables are lying nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

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Correct answer: A — Keep the team clear until the electrical hazard is confirmed safe

Rescuer safety is the first priority at electrical incidents. CPR and defibrillation cannot begin until the electrical hazard is isolated or the patient is safely removed by appropriate specialists. Rubber gloves and improvised cable movement are unreliable and dangerous. The pearl is that a dead rescuer creates additional casualties and no care for the patient.

Reference: JRCALC Guidelines 2025; JESIP Principles