Chapter 9: Shock. 151 AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID–RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES FOURTH EDITION Copyright © 2005 by The American National Red Cross All rights.
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Chapter 9: Shock
AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID–RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES FOURTH EDITIONCopyright © 2005 by The American National Red Cross
All rights reserved.2
CAUSES OF SHOCK
Heart rate increases
Blood volume decreases
Blood vessels loose ability to regulate flow
Prioritizes blood flow
AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID–RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES FOURTH EDITIONCopyright © 2005 by The American National Red Cross
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK
Restlessness and/or irritability
Rapid and weak pulse
Rapid breathing
Skin changes
Excessive thirst
Nausea and vomiting
Drowsy or loss of consciousness
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Care for Shock
Check – Call – Care
To care for shock—
Monitor the victim’s breathing and signs of circulation.
Control any external bleeding.
Elevate the legs about 12 inches.
Do not elevate the legs—
If the victim is nauseated or having trouble breathing.
If you suspect head, neck or back injuries or possible broken bones.
If moving causes more pain.
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Care for Shock (continued)
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink, even though he or she is likely to be thirsty.
Help the victim maintain normal body temperature by keeping him or her from getting chilled or overheated.
Do not wait for shock to develop before giving care to a victim of injury or sudden illness.
Follow the general care steps for any emergency to minimize the progression of shock.
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