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Shock: First Aid
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Call your local emergency number (such as 911) for immediate medical help.
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Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.
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Even if the person is able to breath on his or her own and the pulse is present when first checked, continue to check the person's pulse, rate of breathing, and, if possible, blood pressure at least every 5 minutes until help arrives.
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If the person is conscious and DOES NOT have an injury to the head, leg, neck, or spine, place the person in the shock position. Lay the person on the back and elevate the legs about 12 inches. DO NOT elevate the head. If raising the legs will cause pain or potential harm, leave the person lying flat.
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Give appropriate first aid for any wounds, injuries, or illnesses.
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Keep the person warm and comfortable. Loosen tight clothing.
IF THE PERSON VOMITS OR IS DROOLING
- Turn the head to one side so he or she will not choke. Do this as long as there is NO suspicion of spinal injury.
- If a spinal injury is suspected, "log roll" him or her instead. Keep the person's head, neck and back in line and roll him or her as a unit.
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• Definition
• Shock: Overview & Considerations
• Shock: Causes
• Shock: Symptoms & Signs
• Shock: Prevention
• Shock: First Aid
• Shock: Do Not
• Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anaphylaxis
• Cardiogenic Shock
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Dehydration
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Hypovolemic Shock
• Septic Shock
• Toxic Shock Syndrome
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Breathing Difficulties - First Aid
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• CPR
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Spinal/Neck Injury
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Urine Output - Decreased
Review Date : 8/31/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/18/2002).
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