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Are electrical burns always serious even if they look small?

Yes; electrical burns can cause deep tissue damage and heart rhythm problems even when the skin looks relatively uninjured. All significant electrical injuries warrant medical assessment and ECG monitoring.

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How long should the primary survey take?

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Is it better to leave a minor cut uncovered to ‘air’?

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Can I use a non-conductive object to move a live wire?

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Can I leave someone in the recovery position while I go to get help?

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Can a heart attack present without chest pain?

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What should we record after an anaphylaxis or serious bite/sting incident?

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