ELECTROCUTION is the death caused by electric shock. Electric shocks occur when a human body gets in touch with any electrical supply source that causes a sufficient current to pass through the body. When the current passing through the body exceeds its maximum shocking limit, it can injure or kill someone.
The minimum current a body can feel depends on;
- type of current (AC or DC)
- the electrical resistance of the body
A normal human can feel 1mA current of AC and 5mA current of DC. Currents above 100mA are highly dangerous.
The word electrocution is derived from the words 'electro' and 'execution'. Severe injuries due to electricity also refer to electrocution. The health hazards due to electricity depend upon the amount of current and the duration of time for which it flows through the body. High-intensity shock simply passes through the body rapidly and stops the heart from beating and results in instantaneous death.
EFFECTS OF CURRENT ON THE BODY
Low-level currents can cause numbness to the limbs of the body. This numbness can sometimes last to a few hours and sometimes it can lead to death also. However, high-intensity current to the body can instantaneously kill a person. When current passes through the body it affects the heartbeat. The heart starts beating due to the internal electrical impulse.
Low-level alternating currents when passing through the body make the heart beat the unusual manner. But high level alternating current when passes through the body, stops the heart from beating and can result in sudden death of the person. Visual indications for low-level electrocution is much lesser than high-level electrocution.
High-intensity lightning can lead to electrocution. Lightning can also lead to explosions, fires, and accidents. When a person is met with a lighting of high bolts, current starts flowing through the body and generates electrical surges in the nervous system and suddenly upsets the normal condition of the body. These heavy transients can damage the hearing capability of the human.
EFFECTS OF CURRENT ON THE BODY
Low-level currents can cause numbness to the limbs of the body. This numbness can sometimes last to a few hours and sometimes it can lead to death also. However, high-intensity current to the body can instantaneously kill a person. When current passes through the body it affects the heartbeat. The heart starts beating due to the internal electrical impulse.
Low-level alternating currents when passing through the body make the heart beat the unusual manner. But high level alternating current when passes through the body, stops the heart from beating and can result in sudden death of the person. Visual indications for low-level electrocution is much lesser than high-level electrocution.
High-intensity lightning can lead to electrocution. Lightning can also lead to explosions, fires, and accidents. When a person is met with a lighting of high bolts, current starts flowing through the body and generates electrical surges in the nervous system and suddenly upsets the normal condition of the body. These heavy transients can damage the hearing capability of the human.
