Thursday, July 21, 2011
Shock
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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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