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SECTION V
SHOCK
SHOCK IS COMMON WITH MANY INJURIES, REGARDLESS OF
THEIR SEVERITY. THE FIRST HOUR AFTER AN INJURY IS
MOST IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS DURING THIS PERIOD THAT
SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK APPEAR. IF SHOCK IS NOT TREATED,
IT CAN PROGRESS TO CAUSE DEATH!
SHOCK IS FAILURE OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM TO
KEEP ADEQUATE BLOOD CIRCULATING TO THE VITAL ORGANS
OF THE BODY, NAMELY THE HEART, LUNGS AND BRAIN.
ANY TYPE OF INJURY CAN CAUSE SHOCK.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK INCLUDE: CONFUSED
BEHAVIOR, VERY FAST OR VERY SLOW PULSE RATE, VERY
FAST OR VERY SLOW BREATHING, TREMBLING AND WEAKNESS
IN THE ARMS OR LEGS, COOL AND MOIST SKIN, PALE OR
BLUISH SKIN, LIPS AND FINGERNAILS AND ENLARGED
PUPILS.
TREATMENT FOR SHOCK:
A GOOD RULE TO FOLLOW IS TO ANTICIPATE THAT SHOCK
WILL FOLLOW AN INJURY AND TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT
IT BEFORE IT HAPPENS!
Putting a victim in a lying-down position improves
circulation. If the victim is not suspected of
having head or neck injuries, or leg fractures,
elevate the legs. If you suspect head or neck
injuries, keep the victim lying flat. If the victim
vomits, turn on their side. If victim is
experiencing trouble breathing, place them in a
semi-reclining position. Maintain the victim's body
temperature, but do not overheat.
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