Boy dies after plugging broken pen into electrical outlet

In Nghe An, an 8-year-old boy used a broken electrical tester pen to plug into an electrical outlet, causing an electric shock that killed him before he could be taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.

According to the family, at around 3 PM on May 31st, the maternal grandparents found the child unconscious on the floor, with an electrical tester pen nearby. Thinking the child had a common illness, they performed some resuscitation techniques, then carried the child to a neighbor's house to call for help and took her to the Dien Hung Commune Health Station in Dien Chau District for examination.

Upon examination, health authorities determined that the boy had died outside the hospital due to electrocution. Authorities believe that while playing at home, the boy plugged a voltage tester into an electrical outlet. Because the tester was faulty, electricity leaked out, causing the shock.

The child was on summer vacation and had been brought to her maternal grandparents' house when the accident occurred, according to the leader of Dien Hong commune.

Doctors advise families to pay attention to their children's activities and studies to avoid unfortunate accidents such as electric shocks and injuries.

To prevent electric shock, parents should cover electrical outlets with plugs. Replace frayed or damaged wires; keep wires out of reach of children. Ensure all electrical appliances in the house have safety certifications. Unplug appliances when not in use. Use electrical appliances in dry areas, and educate young children about the dangers of electricity and how to use it safely.

When discovering a victim of electric shock, remain calm and remove the power source by unplugging the wire, switching off the circuit breaker, and using insulating materials to remove the electrical current from the victim. Do not directly touch the patient until you are certain the power source has been removed from their body; ensure a safe rescue environment, paying attention to potential electrical leaks and damp floors.

If the victim has burns or injuries, they should be taken to the emergency room for assessment and treatment by doctors; do not apply ice, ointments, or leaves to the burns.

Duc Hung

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