How To Treat Someone For Shock

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Shock occurs when there is an insufficient amount of blood flowing through the body. It's often the result of a serious illness or injury, such as from a car accident. It's a life-threatening condition—you'll need to act fast.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Awareness of the signs of shock
A calm demeanor
A blanket
Something with which to prop up feet
A shading device, like an umbrella

Warning: When you encounter someone in a state of shock, seek medical attention immediately.

Step 1: Check for signs of shock

Check for signs of shock. They include clammy skin, paleness, restlessness, thirst, bleeding, profuse sweating, confusion, labored or rapid breathing, blotchy or bluish skin (especially around the mouth), and nausea and/or vomiting.

Tip: If someone has lost a lot of blood, is severely dehydrated, has serious burns or wounds, or is suffering a severe allergic reaction, assume he is going into shock and begin treating him.

Step 2: Treat minor shock

Treat minor shock, where the shock is more due to the event than the injury, by having the person sit down and put his head between his legs, especially if he feels like he's going to faint. The rush of blood to his head will help stabilize him.

Step 3: Loosen clothing

Loosen clothing at the neck, waist, and wherever it appears to be tight.

Step 4: Elevate the legs or head

Keep the person lying down and elevate his legs off the ground—unless they're fractured—to help direct more blood toward the vital organs. If he's having trouble breathing and you're sure he's suffered no injuries to his neck or spine, elevate his head and shoulders.

Tip: Do not move the person at all if you don't know what his injuries are, or you could cause more damage.

Step 5: Check for mouth bleeding

Check for blood in the mouth. If it's present, turn person on his side so he won't choke.

Step 6: Maintain his body temperature

Keep him at a comfortable body temperature by covering him if it's cold or providing shade if it's hot.

Tip: If a tourniquet has been applied, try to keep it uncovered.

Step 7: Provide reassurance

Do your best to keep the person calm by providing constant reassurance. Speak and act with confidence (even if you're quaking inside).

Tip: Do not give the person anything to eat or drink unless a medical professional instructs you to do so.

Step 8: Wait with the victim

Stay with the victim until medical help arrives.

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[Antiquemedic]

I am a 28 year Paramedic. Someone who has obviously fallen from a ladder should NEVER have something placed under their head. They may have a neck injury. The video was way too complicated. Steps should be: Call 911, keep them still, elevate feet, keep warm, roll gently to the side if they are vomiting. Also someone who is simply feeling faint can sit with their head between their knees, it raises the intrathoracic pressure and will increase blood flow to the brain.

[resedoton]

LOL 1:06.

[GordanMFreeman]

Does a panic attack count as going into shock?

[superfinalcountdown1]

@Antiquemedic They are demonstrating how to treat shock, and also if you see they are also treating fainting. You dont have to be so critical...

[mhlover25]

ITS A TWO MIN VIDEO THEY R PROBABLY DEAD BY NOW

[SuperKesly]

wow



[Growingpain951]

Dont make Med Videos.

Just call 911

[WW2CRU]

@resedoton put his legs inbetween his legs have 2 diffrent meanings

[TheSeekerDude]

Good advice

[flyingpiggyprincess]

@Antiquemedic what r u doing on youtube????? ur suppose to b saving lives!

[MrQuackism]

A very useful video

[zeratul575]

@Antiquemedic good to have a paramedic here on youtube.

so is anything from this video good? or is it all crap?

and its always good to have a paramedic on youtube.