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Occur Massive Direct Current Shock Tetany Muscle Spasms

Front What may occur following a massive direct current shock?
Back This can cause tetany (massive muscle spasms) that can result in fractures of long bones and spinal vertebrae. Therefore, always use the jaw-thrust maneuver.

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