What are the treatments for shock?

Answer 1

It's very important for shock to be treated as soon as possible, preferably before symptoms are well established. So if you even slightly suspect someone is going into shock, or has a condition that might cause shock (e.g. they are bleeding, or have a heart condition or severe Allergies), then call your doctor or emergency services for advice. If there are any symptoms of shock, then call emergency medical services immediately.

If a person in shock is conscious and you are certain there is no spinal injury, he should lie on his back with his legs elevated about 30 cm to increase blood flow to the heart. The head should be turned to the side to prevent inhalation of vomit. Keep the person warm by covering him with a blanket, and stay with him until help arrives. Don't give him anything to eat or drink. If you are a trained first-aider, then follow first-aid steps: check the person's airway, breathing and circulation, and keep doing so until help arrives. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR. Any external bleeding should be stopped, if possible.

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Answer 2

• Keep the patient warm and lying down if possible, raise her feet about 6 inches (unless there are broken leg/hip bones). Contact E911 immediately, as shock can quickly lead to death in some cases.
• Assess the level of circulatory failure (Capillary refill time, conciousness level, pulse rate) and treat as per findings.
• Lie the patient down and elevate the legs to increase blood return to the centre.
• Cover with blanket or something to keep victim warm, raise feet with a folded blanket, and make sure is somewhere physically safe. Call 911. (Note -- Maintain proper body temp. A blanket on a hot day is not necessarily a good idea).

Answer 3

The treatment for shock is the acronym WARRR

• W = Warmth. If the patient is in shock, make sure you keep them warm\
• A = Air. Make sure the room is not to stuffy. Get fresh air.
• R = Rest. Avoid any physical activities.
• R = Reasure. Keep talking to the patient and tell them that they are going to be alright.
• R = Raise Legs. This will make sure the blood goes to all the vital organs.

Answer 4

When treating shock you must remember 'WARTS' also ask them questions that you can tell the EM's information you learned about them later on.

WARTS stands for :

W: Warmth. maintain victim's body temperature normal (put a towel around them)

A: ABC's: Airway, open airway, ask victim to tilt head back. Breathing, put both hands on back and ask victim to take in a big breath. Circulation, pinch toe or finger to make sure it fill up with blood again.

R: Rest and Reassurance. Tell victim everything will be okay. Talk calmly and positivity

T: Treatment. Treat the cause of stress, for example, the cut or the heart attack.

S: Semi-prone position. Have the victim sit down on the ground, rest one of your legs (bent) behind the victim's back and the other one (bent) around the side of the victim (this should create an L).

Some questions you can ask the victim (if conscious) are:

-is anyone here with you?

-what is your name?

-how old are you?

-are you allergic to anything?

-do you have any medication?

-when did you get here?

-why are you here?

if the victim is confused or scared, ask the personal questions to keep their mind off the problem:

-what is your favorite color?

-do you have a pet? what is its name?

-who is your best friend?

-do you play any sports?

-what is your favorite song?

-what is your favorite food?

-do you have any favorite subjects?

Answer 5

Call 911 immediately. Untreated shock can cause organ damage, and can even be fatal.

Keep them comfortable and warm.

Unless they are having trouble breathing, have them lay down and raise their feet about 1 ft or so. If they are having trouble breathing, just have them sit, assuming they are conscious.

If they are wearing any tight clothing, loosen it.

Check their breathing and circulation every 5 min.

Do not give them anything to eat or drink.

If you know how to provide first aid for any other injuries or illnesses, do so.

Answer 6

Shock can be caused by blood loss, burns, infections, snake/animal bites, poisoning, broken ribs, getting the wind knocked out of you, car crashes, etc. Unless treated properly, it can be deadly. For minor shock, sit the victim upright and let the victim put his head between his knees.

Answer 7

It is important to discover the cause of the patient's shock before attempting to treat them. This is of vital importance for instance if the shock has been caused by electricity. If the electricity is still switched on it must be disconnected before attempting to touch the patient. Simple shock can often just be treated by keeping the patient warm and supplied with hot sweet drinks.

Answer 8

IVFs: colloids/crystalline. If due to blood loss then whole blood is transfusd. Place px bed in head down position

Answer 9

Keep the victim lying down,loosen any restrictive clothing