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    This document discusses the definition, types, symptoms, and treatment of shock. It defines shock as a condition where tissues do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients due to low blood pressure. The main types of shock are hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, hypoglycemic, and anaphylactic. Symptoms include pale skin, rapid pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. Treatment involves calling for emergency help, checking airway, breathing and circulation, and keeping the person warm and comfortable until medical assistance arrives. In the hospital, treatment may include IV fluids, vasopressors or blood transfusions, with the goal of restoring adequate circulation.

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    This document discusses the definition, types, symptoms, and treatment of shock. It defines shock as a condition where tissues do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients due to low blood pressure. The main types of shock are hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, hypoglycemic, and anaphylactic. Symptoms include pale skin, rapid pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. Treatment involves calling for emergency help, checking airway, breathing and circulation, and keeping the person warm and comfortable until medical assistance arrives. In the hospital, treatment may include IV fluids, vasopressors or blood transfusions, with the goal of restoring adequate circulation.

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    This document discusses the definition, types, symptoms, and treatment of shock. It defines shock as a condition where tissues do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients due to low blood pressure. The main types of shock are hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, hypoglycemic, and anaphylactic. Symptoms include pale skin, rapid pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. Treatment involves calling for emergency help, checking airway, breathing and circulation, and keeping the person warm and comfortable until medical assistance arrives. In the hospital, treatment may include IV fluids, vasopressors or blood transfusions, with the goal of restoring adequate circulation.

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    IDP Basic First Aid - How To Treat Shock

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    This document discusses the definition, types, symptoms, and treatment of shock. It defines shock as a condition where tissues do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients due to low blood pressure. The main types of shock are hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, hypoglycemic, and anaphylactic. Symptoms include pale skin, rapid pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. Treatment involves calling for emergency help, checking airway, breathing and circulation, and keeping the person warm and comfortable until medical assistance arrives. In the hospital, treatment may include IV fluids, vasopressors or blood transfusions, with the goal of restoring adequate circulation.

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    SHOCK
    Dr. Fredie Robinson
    Faculty of Medicine
    Universiti Malaysia Sabah
    2017
    Contents
     Definition of Shock
     Types of Shock
     Symptoms/Signs of Shock
    Definition of Shock
     Medically, shock is defined as a condition
    where tissues in the body don't receive
    enough oxygen and nutrients to allow the
    cells to function.
     Untreated shock will lead to cell death,
    organ failure, whole body failure and
    ultimately death.
    Types of Shock
     Hypovolaemic and Haemorrhagic Shock
    ◦ Normally caused by severe bleeding, loss of
    water in the body as in severe vommitting &
    diarrhoea, dehydration
    Types of Shock
     Cardiogenic Shock
    ◦ Associated with Heart problems such as
    heart attack
    Types of Shock
     Neurogenic
    ◦ Damage nervous system such as brain & spine
    Types of Shock
     Hypoglycemic Shock
    ◦ Low sugar in blood associated with Diabetes
    mellitus
     Anaphylactic Shock
    ◦ Severe Allergic reaction
    Symptoms/Signs of Shock
    A person in shock has extremely low blood pressure.
    Symptoms will include one or more of the following:
     Anxiety or agitation/restlessness
     Bluish lips and fingernails
     Chest pain
     Confusion
     Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness
     Pale, cool, clammy skin
     Low or no urine output
     Profuse sweating, moist skin
     Rapid but weak pulse
     Shallow breathing
     Unconsciousness
    Shock Treatment
     Care at home
     Medical treatment
    Shock Treatment
     Call 999 for immediate medical help.
     Check the person's Airway, Breathing, and
    Circulation. If necessary, begin rescue
    breathing and CPR.
    Airway
     Assessment of whether the patient is
    awake enough to try to take their own
    breaths and/or if there is there anything
    blocking the mouth or nose.
    Breathing

     Assessment of the adequacy of breathing


    and whether it may need to be assisted
    with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
    Circulation
     Assessment of the adequacy of the blood
    pressure adequate and determination of
    whether intravenous lines are needed for
    delivery of fluid or medications to
    support the blood pressure.
    Shock Treatment
     If the person is able to breathe, continue to check rate of
    breathing at least every 5 minutes until help arrives.
     If the person is conscious and does NOT have an injury to
    the head, leg, neck, or spine, place the person in the shock
    position.
    ◦ Lay the person on the back
    ◦ Elevate the legs about 12 inches
    ◦ Do NOT elevate the head
    ◦ If raising the legs will cause pain or potential harm, leave the person
    lying flat.
    Shock Treatment
     Give appropriate first aid for any wounds,
    injuries, or illnesses.
     Keep the person warm and comfortable.
     Loosen tight clothing.
    Shock Treatment
     If person is vomit:
    ◦ Turn the head to one side to prevent choke
    (only if NO suspicion of spinal injury.
    ◦ If a spinal injury is suspected, "log roll" him or
    her instead (Keep the person's head, neck, and
    back in line, and roll him or her as a unit.
    Shock Treatment
     Don’t give the person anything by mouth,
    including eat or drink.
     Don’t move the person with a known or
    suspected spinal injury.
     Don’t wait for milder shock symptoms to
    worsen before calling for emergency
    medical help.
     Stay with the person and follow the first
    aid steps until medical help arrives.
    Shock Treatment
     Person in shock is hospitalized for further
    treatment and observation
     They may need intravenous fluid or even
    blood transfusion to maintain volume,
    vasopressor drug may also be used to
    maintain normal blood pressure
    Shock Treatment
     While critically ill patients will be
    admitted to ICU (intensive Care Unit)
     While in the best of care, there is still
    significant risk of death.
     The mortality rate for shock depends on:
    ◦ Type of shock
    ◦ Reason for the shock
    ◦ Age and underlying health condition
    Conclusion
     Recognize signs/symptoms of shock
     Recognize reasons that can lead to shock
     Know and provide simple First Aid or
    how to handle situation for person in
    shock
     Be with the person in shock until medical
    help or paramedics arrive to manage the
    patient
    YOU MAYBE SAVING LIFE
    WITHOUT KNOWING IT!

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