If burning sensation continues, flush with water for another 10 minutes. If the chemical is dry powder, quickly brush off any loose chemical with a cloth before flushing with water. Seek emergency help. If corrosive material has been ingested, call the Poison Control Centre. Do not induce vomiting without specific directions.
Electrical burns are the result of being zapped with a live electrical charge.
In a contact burn where electricity travels though the body, burns are likely to result at point of entry and exit. Contact burns also may cause severe tissue damage inside the body along the path the electricity followed. This heat causes flash burn, which can be a very deep third-degree burn. The electricity does not travel through the body, so tissue damage inside the body is minimal. Keep children from chewing on electrical cords, which can result in severe burns to the mouth.