Shock

Description : a dangerous drop in vital bodily functions, caused by intense pain, extreme fear, blood loss, overwhelming infection, or other trauma.

What you need to know :

• Shock occurs in response to severe injuries or other medical emergencies. Treat the emergency before treating for shock. 

• Always seek medical help as quickly  as possible  

Get professional help If:

• You think your child is in shock. Get help now.

• It is rarely wise to move a shock victim to medical help. Call for an ambulance.

 Supplies : blanket. pillow   

Symptoms

• pale moist, clammy skin

• weakness, apathy, incoherence, unresponsiveness

• rapid,, weak pulse ( check pulse at jaw-line)

• fast, shallow irregular breathing

• nausea

What to check:

• Deal first with the primary emergence that led to shock

Treatment :

• Keep your child warm, not hot. Loosen  tight clothing.

• Place her on her back ; raise feet slightly with a ; pillow.

• Never administer fluids.  

• Never move children who may have neck or spinal injuries.

• A child with face or mouth injuries may have trouble  breathing . Place her on her side to ease breathing unless neck or spine are injured.