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Shock
A
variety of symptoms appear in a person
experiencing shock:
1. The skin may appear pale or gray,
and is cool and clammy to the touch.
2. The heartbeat is weak and rapid,
and breathing is slow and shallow. The blood
pressure is reduced.
3. The eyes lack shine and seem to
stare. Sometimes the pupils are dilated.
4. The person may be conscious or
unconscious. If conscious, the person may
faint or be very weak or confused. On the other
hand, shock sometimes causes a person to
become overly excited and anxious.
Even if a person seems normal after
an injury, take precautions and treat the
person for shock by following these steps:
Call Hatzoloh immediately.
1. Get the person to lie down on his
or her back and elevate the feet higher than
the person's head. Keep the
person from
moving unnecessarily.
2. Keep the person warm and
comfortable. Loosen tight clothing and cover
the person with a blanket. Do not give the person
anything to drink.
3. If the person is vomiting or
bleeding from the mouth, place the person on
his or her side to prevent choking.
4. Treat any injuries appropriately
(control bleeding).
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