Thursday, July 21, 2011

Shock

Symptoms:
Pale (or bluish) skin (in victim with dark skin examine inside of mouth and nail-beds for
bluish coloration), cool skin, weakness, weak pulse; unresponsiveness and dilated pupils in
later stages.
Treatment:
Keep victim lying down and covered enough to prevent loss of body heat. The body
position should be adjusted according to the victim's injuries. Victims in shock may
improve if the feet are raised 8 to 12 in. (20–30 cm).

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