4 CPR & 1st aid: what is the definition of shock? & wat can u do 2 increase the survival of a person in shock?

Answer 1

Definition of Shock from Mediline Plus
1 : a sudden or violent disturbance in the mental or emotional faculties
2 : a state of profound depression of the vital processes of the body that is characterized by pallor, rapid but weak pulse, rapid and shallow respiration, reduced total blood volume, and low blood pressure and that is caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, burns, or major surgery
3 : sudden stimulation of the nerves or convulsive contraction of the muscles that is caused by the discharge through the animal body of electricity from a charged source.


In a First Aid situation Shock can be life threatening
Victim is involved in a trauma
What can cause Shock
* blood loss
external / internal bleeding
* fluid loss
severe burns, diarrhoea, vomiting
* damage to the heart
heart attack
* decreased blood pressure
spinal cord injury
severe pain
infection
poisoning
* mental trauma (e.g.. Witness Serious Accident).

SHOCK - signs & symptoms
Pale
face
fingernails
lips
Cold, clammy skin
Usually weak, rapid pulse
Rapid breathing
Faintness or dizziness
Nausea.

SHOCK - management
DRLABC =
check for Danger
check for Response
Lateral/recovery potistion (victim placed on to their side)
check and clear Airways
check for signs of Breathing
commence Compressions CPR

Shock management continued
Reassure casualty
Seek medical aid urgently
Control severe bleeding (if present)
Manage burns and fractures (if present)
Loosen clothing
Maintain normal body warmth
No food / drinks
Raise casualty’s legs above level of heart (unless fractured).

Answer 2

If I remember correctly there are like 7 different signs of shock. So you couldnt really answer your question without more information. Best thing you can do to increase the survival of a person in shocked, seek medical help immediately. Aka call 911. Keep em warm. Then again that goes back to what kind of shock you are refering to. Maybe all they need is an Epi dose if its anaphalaxis.

Answer 3

In medicine, shock is a life-threatening medical emergency characterized by inability of the body to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements. Hypotension is usually, though not always, present. Without prompt medical treatment, shock usually causes death.

Answer 4

THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOCK. IT CAN HAPPEN FROM LOSING OVER 1 UNIT OF BLOOD, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, ANAPHYLAXIS, OR ANY (MOSTLY ACUTE) TRAUMA. FIRST THING, YOU NEED TO KEEP THE PATIENT WARM. IF HE/SHE CAN BE MOVEED (ASSUMING THERE IS NO SPINAL OR HEAD INJURY) MOVE THEM OUT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND INT A SAFER FEELING PLACE. GIVE THEM SOMETHING WARM TO DRINK, PREFFERABLY WATER, AND REASSURE THEM.