Ilness Flashcards by Benjamin Matthews | Brainscape

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Shock treatment (first 4)

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Treat any obvious cause e.g. External bleeding

Lay casualty down raise legs

Losses clothing

Keep warm

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Shock treatment (middle 3)

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Do not give food/drink

If throaty moisten lips with water

If unconscious place recovery position

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Shock treatment (last3)

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If unconscious and not breathing start CPR and get AED

Monitor breathing and pulse

Call medLink

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Shock signs & symptoms (first 4)

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Rapid and shallow breathing

Pulse rate increases. It is weak and irregular

Pale grey skin

Lips turn blue

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Shock signs & symptoms (middle 3)

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Weakness and dizziness

Restless and anxious

Nausea, possible vomiting

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Shock signs & symptoms (last 3)

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Sweating, cold and clammy skin

Thirsty

Heartbeat may stop

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