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02-02-2018, 03:23 AM
When faced with a situation, analyze it first.
Here is a quick thread on shock but I’m also going to touch on a few other elements of an emergency situation because they are starting to happen more often.
- Complete a scene size up
- Take BSI (body substance isolation)precautions
- Perform initial assessments
- Maintain airway
- Assess breathing and ventilate
- Control bleeding
- Position the patient
- Calm and reassure the patient
- Keep the patient warm
- Elevate legs and treat for shock
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Treating for Shock
Shock (Hypo perfusion)--Shock is a condition that results from inadequate delivery of Oxygenated blood to body tissues and vital organs.
Three main components: Heart (pump), Vessels (veins arteries, and capillaries) and Fluid (blood)
1-- Shock can be caused by a failure of the heart to pump properly. Any condition which prevents blood from being delivered to the body tissue can lead to shock.
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2-- Shock can result from abnormal dilation of the blood vessels. This can be the result of an injury to the head and/or spine. This causes the nervous system to lose control of the blood vessels. When this occurs, the blood vessels can enlarge and blood pressure drops. In this situation blood can pool in the extremities and away from vital organs
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3-- Shock can result from anything which causes a significant loss of blood volume. Internal or external bleeding can deplete the volume of blood in the circulatory system and produce shock
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock are crucial in treating a victim. Always suspect shock in both early and late stages
Early stage:
- Restlessness and anxiety
- Changes in mental status
- Rapid, weak pulse
Later stages
- Rapid, shallow respirations
- Pale, cool and moist skin
- Extreme thirst
-- So now we have gone over the signs and symptoms of Shock and addressed what shock is. Next we will look at treatment for shock.
1. Call additional EMS if the situation is needed after initial patient assessment is conducted
2. Maintain breathing and airway
3. Prevent any further blood loss
4. Keep the patient calm and reassure them.
5. Keep the patient warm to prevent loss of body heat. Use a blanket or whatever you may have available.
6. If no spinal injury, place the patient in the supine* position and elevate lower extremities.
7. Do not give them anything to eat or drink
8. Treat any other injuries at this time in order from highest threat to lowest. (I use the term “treat” as a loose terms since many don’t have a lot of medical training. Using direct pressure is normally safe for bleeding, and should be used before a tourniquet )
*The supine position means lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up, as opposed to the prone position, which is face down
This is my first Emergency First Aid thread. If there are/ is anything specific you all may want me to address please speak up. I am by no means a doctor, but I will post what I can. If you wish me to clarify anything I have talked about dealing with shock, please ask. I will do what I can.
My background is i am a Military Fire Fighter and i am rated as an EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) I have taken this information out of my EMR course from TotalforceVLC.golearnportal.org.
Here is a quick thread on shock but I’m also going to touch on a few other elements of an emergency situation because they are starting to happen more often.
- Complete a scene size up
- Take BSI (body substance isolation)precautions
- Perform initial assessments
- Maintain airway
- Assess breathing and ventilate
- Control bleeding
- Position the patient
- Calm and reassure the patient
- Keep the patient warm
- Elevate legs and treat for shock
1007
Treating for Shock
Shock (Hypo perfusion)--Shock is a condition that results from inadequate delivery of Oxygenated blood to body tissues and vital organs.
Three main components: Heart (pump), Vessels (veins arteries, and capillaries) and Fluid (blood)
1-- Shock can be caused by a failure of the heart to pump properly. Any condition which prevents blood from being delivered to the body tissue can lead to shock.
1006
2-- Shock can result from abnormal dilation of the blood vessels. This can be the result of an injury to the head and/or spine. This causes the nervous system to lose control of the blood vessels. When this occurs, the blood vessels can enlarge and blood pressure drops. In this situation blood can pool in the extremities and away from vital organs
1008
3-- Shock can result from anything which causes a significant loss of blood volume. Internal or external bleeding can deplete the volume of blood in the circulatory system and produce shock
1009
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock are crucial in treating a victim. Always suspect shock in both early and late stages
Early stage:
- Restlessness and anxiety
- Changes in mental status
- Rapid, weak pulse
Later stages
- Rapid, shallow respirations
- Pale, cool and moist skin
- Extreme thirst
-- So now we have gone over the signs and symptoms of Shock and addressed what shock is. Next we will look at treatment for shock.
1. Call additional EMS if the situation is needed after initial patient assessment is conducted
2. Maintain breathing and airway
3. Prevent any further blood loss
4. Keep the patient calm and reassure them.
5. Keep the patient warm to prevent loss of body heat. Use a blanket or whatever you may have available.
6. If no spinal injury, place the patient in the supine* position and elevate lower extremities.
7. Do not give them anything to eat or drink
8. Treat any other injuries at this time in order from highest threat to lowest. (I use the term “treat” as a loose terms since many don’t have a lot of medical training. Using direct pressure is normally safe for bleeding, and should be used before a tourniquet )
*The supine position means lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up, as opposed to the prone position, which is face down
This is my first Emergency First Aid thread. If there are/ is anything specific you all may want me to address please speak up. I am by no means a doctor, but I will post what I can. If you wish me to clarify anything I have talked about dealing with shock, please ask. I will do what I can.
My background is i am a Military Fire Fighter and i am rated as an EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) I have taken this information out of my EMR course from TotalforceVLC.golearnportal.org.