Boy dies after plugging broken pen into electrical outlet

Nghe An 8-year-old boy held a broken electric tester and plugged it into an electrical outlet, causing electrocution and death before being taken to the emergency room.

According to the family, at 3:00 p.m. on May 31, the grandparents discovered the baby unconscious on the floor, with an electric tester nearby. Thinking that the baby had a common illness, the grandparents performed some CPR, then carried the baby to a neighbor's house, called for help, and took him to the Dien Hung Commune Health Station, Dien Chau District for examination.

After examination, the medical agency determined that the boy had died outside the hospital, the cause of which was electrocution. Authorities determined that while playing at home, the boy had plugged an electric tester into an electrical outlet. Because the pen was broken, electricity leaked out of the pen and caused the shock.

The child was on summer vacation and was taken to his grandparents' house to play when the accident happened, said the leader of Dien Hong commune.

Doctors recommend that families pay attention to their children's activities and studies to avoid unfortunate accidents such as electric shock and injury.

To avoid electric shock, parents should cover electrical outlets with plugs. Replace frayed or damaged electrical cords; arrange electrical cords out of reach of children. Make sure all electrical appliances in the home are certified for safety. Unplug when not in use. Use electrical appliances in dry areas and educate children about the dangers of electricity and how to use it safely.

When discovering a victim of electric shock, calmly remove the power source, unplug the cord, turn off the circuit breaker, and use insulating objects to remove the power source from the victim. Do not directly contact the patient without making sure that the power source has been removed from the victim's body; ensure a safe emergency environment, paying attention to cases of electrical leakage and wet floors.

If the victim has burns or trauma, they should be taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment by a doctor; do not apply ice, ointments, or leaves to the burn.

Duc Hung

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