First Aid Treatment for ShockFirst Aid for shock:
The signs of shock may appear right away or not show up for an hour or more. The signs of shock are: (1) Pale, cool, clammy skin; (2) Weak and rapid pulse and; (3) General body weakness.
Do these things immediately:
Keep the person laid down and cover them lightly. If the person is lying on the ground or floor, place a blanket over him to keep him from losing heat from his body. If the injury is severe, then raise the person’s feet 8 to 12 inches above the level of his chest and head. Unless there is a head injury, broken bones or he is having trouble of breathing.
Causes of shock:
Shocks can develop when the heart fails to work properly; causing a reduction in the pressure of the circulating blood. Mostcommon causes of this type of shock is a heart attack. Shock can also develop as a result of a reduction in the volume of fluid circulating around the body. Most examples of this are external or internal bleeding, or loss of other bodily fluids through severe diarrhoea, vomiting, or burns. The blood supply is diverted from the surface to the core of the body. The main symptoms and signs of shock relate to redistribution of the blood circulation
Recognition of shocks:
1 A rapid pulse.
As shock develops there may be:
1. weakness
First aid treatment of shock: Do not the let the casualty move unnecessarily, eat, drink, or smoke. And you shouldn’t leave the casualty unattended. 1. Lay the casualty down keeping his head down. 2. Raise and support the causality’s legs. 3. Loosen the tight clothing, straps and belts in order to reduce constriction at the neck. 4. Check and record breathing, pulse, and level of response.
The danger from an electrical shock depends on how high the voltage is, you shouldn’t touch the victim who’s in contact with electricity, first try to cut off the source of the current otherwise you will also receive the shock. Also read our article about
First Aid Procedures for Electric Shocks
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