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- WarningDo NOT touch the victim!As long as the current is present, don't touch the victim — you'll become a victim too.
- Household power: switch offPull the plug or switch off at the fuse box — only if it is safe.
- WarningHigh voltageStay well away, keep bystanders back and call 112. Don't try anything yourself.
- Call 112For high voltage, impaired consciousness or breathing, or serious burns.
- Check consciousness & breathingOnce safe: unresponsive and not breathing (normally) → start CPR immediately.
- Always get checkedEven a small wound can hide deep damage. Contact a doctor urgently.
Checked in October 2026 against the guidelines of the Red Cross, the Dutch Resuscitation Council (2025), the European Resuscitation Council, the Dutch public health institute RIVM and the NHS. This does not replace a first-aid course. If a life is in danger: call 112 straight away.
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