PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS First Aid Visual Aids

SAFETY SERVICES Shock

SHOCK
Is a depressed condition of many body functions due to
the failure of enough
blood to circulate throughout the body following serious
injury.
Factors which contribute to Shock
1. P – Pain 5. E – Exposure to extreme cold &
2. R – Rough handling excessive heat.
3. I – Improper transfer6. F - Fatigue
4. C – Continuous bleeding

Dangers of Shock
1. Lead to death.
2. Predisposes body to infection.
3. Lead to loss of body part.

TR 5-2
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SAFETY SERVICES Shock

Signs and Symptoms of Shock

1. Early Stage:
• Face – pale or cyanotic in color.
• Skin – cold and clammy.
• Breathing – irregular.
• Pulse – rapid and weak.
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weakness
•Thirsty
2. Late Stage:
• If the condition deteriorates, victim may become
apathetic or relatively
unresponsive.
• Eyes will be sunken with vacant expression.
• Pupils are dilated.
• Blood vessels may be congested producing mottled
appearances.
• Blood pressure has very low level.
TR 5-3
• Unconscious may occur, body temperature falls.
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SAFETY SERVICES Shock

First Aid Management of Shock

1. Proper Body Position. 2. Proper Body Heat

3. Proper Transfer

TR 5-4