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Suggest Treatment For Electrocution

my son , age 32, weight 200lbs.ish. was just electrocuted with the wires from a boat lift. it held him for 20 to 30 seconds and finally the boat moved and the elctricicity jumped off him. he is now throwing up and his back hurts. but his is breathing fine and his chest does not hurt. is this normal, or should I take him to emergency room?
Sat, 10 Oct 2015
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thank you for contacting us. did he sustain any injuries or burns from the shock.

vomiting is unusual in this senario which needs immediate help. pain is common. I would recomend taking to ER urgently.

take care if him
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Suggest Treatment For Electrocution

thank you for contacting us. did he sustain any injuries or burns from the shock. vomiting is unusual in this senario which needs immediate help. pain is common. I would recomend taking to ER urgently. take care if him