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In clinical shock, where blood loss has reached a critical point...
CALL 999/911.
1.) Try and stop any visible bleeding and elevate any bleeding areas above the level of the heart.
2.) Elevate the legs and lie the patient down to increase blood flow to the heart and brain.
3.) Keep them warm.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agocheck vital signs, reassure casualty, call ambulance, raise legs above the level of the heart with head flat on the floor, treat any injuries as much as u can, maintain casualtys body warmth with blanket, DO NOT use any source of direct heat, you may give small amounts of clear liquid, water if possible, monitor breathing/pulse, if casualty is having brethig difficulties, loses consciousness or is likely to vomit place them in recovery position
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∙ 15y agoCall for help right away, loosen any tight clothing, look for injuries, cover victim lightly with blanket, do NOT give victim anything to eat or drink, and do NOT move victim.
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What do you do if you suspect a casualty is suffering from shock?
Perform a shoke first aid. Move victim into a shaded place. Then put a cool piece of cloth on victim's forehead. Then if u want u can sprinkle some cold water on the victim's head Lastly, raise the victim's legs 45 degrees and call 911
When should a first aider treat injured victims for shock?
You should treat for shock whenever a victim has experienced trauma or psychologically shocking events. In the absense of other evidence, you should generally assume your victim will get shocky. Remmeber that even the uninjured will sometimes fall into shock during a trauma call. This is a safe assumption to make, as first aid treatment for shock is harmless.
When giving care to a victim after assessing the scene and the victim is lying on his stomach what is the first step the first aider should do?
do first aid
What is the name of a commonly used first aid technique for a choke victim?
The common first aid technique for a person choking is the Heimlich Maneuver
Why is important that no once touches the victim when administering a shock with an aed?
So the electric currents from the AED do not transfer from the victim to yourself, thus, you yourself becoming a victim of shock if exposed to the currents.
When do you automatically have the consent of a victim to give first aid?
any adult who cannot speak
What first aid does not include giving the victim sips of salted water?
Heat STROKE.
What information do you think a first aider should gain about patient?
If you mean a first aider as in someone certified in 1st aid, assess the current situation (if I step in to administer 1st aid, am I putting myself in danger, creating 2 in need). Assess the victim. Is the victim conscious. If not, follow CPR guidelines. If they are conscious, ask them, or secondly a witness, what happened. Determine victims needs such as are they going into shock, having heat stroke, bleeding out, etc...
What will happen if you touch a person while the AED is delivering a shock?
The person touching the victim will also receive an electric shock (not as powerful as the victim but a shock none the less).
What is the main aim of first aid?
The primary goal of First Aid by definition is to assess and stabilize the patient, and then make and enact a decision about continued care. This means that, as a first aid responder, you aren't really looking to "cure" the patient -- you're addressing an immediate issue that often will require continued professional care (e.g., doctors and such).
What might happen if you touch the victim when AED is delivering a shock?
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.
Why must a rescuer clear the victim prior to pushing the shock buttom on an AED?
So no other person but the victim gets the shock.
