Physiological Effects of AC Current on the Body

Physiological Effects of AC Current on the Body     
Current               Effect

• 1 mA        - Barely perceptible
• 1-3 mA     - Perception threshold (most cases)
• 3-9 mA     - Painful sensations
• 9-25 mA   - Muscular contractions (can’t let go)
• 25-60 mA - Respiratory paralysis (may be fatal)
• 60 - mA   or more Ventricular fibrillation (probably fatal)
• 4 A-        or more Heart paralysis (fatal)
• 5 A -       or more Tissue burning (fatal if vital organ)