DragonClaw
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How much does electricity affect people from different sources?
Lighting, would it simulate a monophasic shock?.
Is Lighting AC or DC? What does a monitor defibrillate using?
Is it more common or less common for people to go into arrest after being electrocuted by lightning.
Why is ground to cloud worse for people?
Electric Eels can be either be AC or DC and are generally (relatively) high voltage low amperage and are not usually harmful to people. Even if properly grounded, an eel is unlikely to kill you.
Power lines though, we all know they're a source of death for many animals, many people.
If someone is shocked into a bad rhythm by a power line, what are the odds its a shockable rhythm or otherwise cardiovertable.
I know high voltage can cause electrical burns and neurological issues or other issues. That aside, mostly.
Just pondering on this.
What experience do you have with electrical injuries and how it affects particularly the heart and CNS?
Lighting, would it simulate a monophasic shock?.
Is Lighting AC or DC? What does a monitor defibrillate using?
Is it more common or less common for people to go into arrest after being electrocuted by lightning.
Why is ground to cloud worse for people?
Electric Eels can be either be AC or DC and are generally (relatively) high voltage low amperage and are not usually harmful to people. Even if properly grounded, an eel is unlikely to kill you.
Power lines though, we all know they're a source of death for many animals, many people.
If someone is shocked into a bad rhythm by a power line, what are the odds its a shockable rhythm or otherwise cardiovertable.
I know high voltage can cause electrical burns and neurological issues or other issues. That aside, mostly.
Just pondering on this.
What experience do you have with electrical injuries and how it affects particularly the heart and CNS?