Shock

Shock



                      …we don´t treat shock in first aid, but we avert it !!!

Shock

§  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 changes

§  Dynamic action



                   SHOCK is not a psychical reaction on dramatic situation… but

Forms and causes of shock

§  Loss of circulating fluid – bleeding, burns, dehydration

§  Relative loss of fluid – allergic reaction, septic shock, influence of medicaments

§  Lowered efficiency of the heart – e.g. heart attack

Stages 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 – threatening condition!!!

Symptoms

§  Pale and clammy skin

§  Cold perspiration

§  Dizziness, weakness, simple fainting

§  Rapid, weaker pulse… irregular

§  Rapid and shallow breathing

§  Feeling of thirst

§  Anxiety, fear

§  Nausea, vomiting

§  Failure of consciousness ...disorientation, somnolence, unconsciousness

First aid

§   treatement of shock causes

§   position – depends on type of shock
(insulin shock, haemorrhage
shock, anaphylactic shock etc.)





§   liquids – don’t give any liquids!

§   heat – care of heat comfort

§   subside – tactful encouragement...

§   transport – don´t transport... dial 155 !!!

§   silence...