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Shock
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Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants should be
able to:
• Define shock;
• Enumerate and explain the following;
• Causes of shock
• Signs and Symptoms of shock
• First Aid for Shock
• Demonstrate First Aid for Shock.
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Shock
• A state of collapse and failure of the of
the heart and blood vessels to deliver
enough blood to the body tissues.
• If not treated promptly, DEATH
follows.
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Causes of Shock
A. Pump Failure
B. Hypovolemia
C. Dilation of blood
vessels
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Conditions that lead to shock
1. Severe bleeding
2. Spine injury
3. Crushing injuries
4. Severe Infection
5. Heart attack
6. Multiple severe fractures
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Conditions that lead to shock
7. Shell bomb and gunshot wound
8. Rupture of tubal pregnancies
9. Anaphylaxis
10. Severe thermal burns.
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Signs and Symptoms of Shock
Early Stage:
• Face – pale or cyanotic in color.
• Skin – cold and clammy.
• Breathing – irregular.
• Pulse – rapid and weak.
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weakness
• Thirsty
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Signs and Symptoms of Shock
Late Stage:
• If the condition deteriorates, victim may become apathetic
or relatively unresponsive.
• Eyes will be sunken with vacant expression.
• Pupils are dilated.
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Signs and Symptoms of Shock
Late Stage:
• Blood vessels may be congested producing mottled
appearances.
• Blood pressure has very low level.
• Unconscious may occur, body temperature falls.
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First Aid for SHOCK
• Loosen the victims clothing
• Place the victim in a comfortable position
• Provide first aid for specific injuries
• Avoid heat loss
• Keep the victim calm
• Do NOT give any food or drink
• Bring the victim to the hospital
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Objectives
Were we able to meet the objectives?
•Define shock
•Enumerate and explain the following:
• Causes of shock
• Signs and Symptoms of shock
• First Aid for Shock
•Demonstrate First Aid for Shock
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Questions?
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References
• Procter, Shock, accessed at
https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-
disorders/low-blood-pressure-and-shock/shock
• Shock, Better Health Channel, accessed at
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtrea
tments/shock
• American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology,
accessed at https://acaai.org/allergies/anaphylaxis
• Brouhard, The Causes of Different Types of Shock, accessed at
https://www.verywellhealth.com/types-of-shock-4018329
• Bing, accessed at https://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=first+aid+for+shock&qpvt=first+aid+for+shock&FORM=VDRE
• Skin Sight, accessed at https://www.skinsight.com/skin-
conditions/first-aid/first-aid-shock
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