Fi AidFirst Aid
Mgr Zdeňka Kubíková
Shock
Mgr. Zdeňka Kubíková
Bc. Barbora Zuchová and others
ShockShock
...we don´t treat shock in first aid, but
we avert it !!!
ShockShock
Failure of circulation from various cases, not
treated leads to death
As a result of SHOCK is insufficient supply of
oxygen to the tissues and metabolic changesoxygen to the tissues and metabolic changes
Dynamic action
SHOCK is not a psychical reaction on dramatic
situation butsituation... but
Forms and causes of shock
Loss of circulating fluid ­ bleeding
Forms and causes of shock
Loss of circulating fluid bleeding,
burns, dehydration
Relative loss of fluid allergic reactionRelative loss of fluid ­ allergic reaction,
septic shock, influence of medicaments
L d ffi i f th h tLowered efficiency of the heart ­ e.g.
heart attack
Stages of shockStages of shock
Reversible ­ compensation reaction of
organism is enough
Ireversible ­ organ failures, loss of
consciousness leads to deat
... shock is taken to signify a life ­... shock is taken to signify a life
threatening condition!!!
Symptoms
Pale and clammy skin
Symptoms
Pale and clammy skin
Cold perspiration
Dizziness weakness simple faintingDizziness, weakness, simple fainting
Rapid, weaker pulse... irregular
Rapid and shallow breathingRapid and shallow breathing
Feeling of thirst
Anxiety fearAnxiety, fear
Nausea, vomiting
Failure of consciousness ...disorientation,Failure of consciousness ...disorientation,
somnolence, unconsciousness
First aid
treatement of shock causes
First aid
position ­ depends on type of shock
(insulin shock, haemorrhage
shock anaphylactic shock etc )shock, anaphylactic shock etc.)
liquids ­ don't give any liquids!
heat ­ care of heat comfort
b id f lsubside ­ tactful encouragement...
transport ­ don´t transport... dial 155 !!!
silencesilence...