A
variety of symptoms appear in
a person experiencing shock:
The skin
may appear pale or gray, and is
cool and clammy to the touch.
The heartbeat
is weak and rapid, and breathing
is slow and shallow. The blood pressure
is reduced.
The eyes
lack shine and seem to stare. Sometimes
the pupils are dilated.
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:
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.
Keep the person warm
and comfortable. Loosen tight clothing
and cover the person with a blanket.
Do not give the person anything
to drink.
If the person is
vomiting or bleeding from the mouth,
place the person on his or her side
to prevent choking.
Treat any injuries
appropriately (bleeding, broken
bones, etc.).
Summon emergency
medical assistance immediately.
Help
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