If the person has any visible blood, vomit or faeces, PUT ON GLOVES OR ANY OTHER PROTECTIVE BARRIER.
CAUSES OF SHOCK
Their brain may be receiving less oxygen than normal (through bleeding, vomiting, sweating)
Their body may be losing bodily fluids so have less blood than normal
They may have a lower blood pressure than normal (through the heart not pumping effectively)
SIGNS OF SHOCK
They may have fast, shallow breathing
They may appear pale, grey and sweaty with clammy skin
They may feel dizzy, weak and sick
They may become confused, anxious or aggressive
TREATMENT OF SHOCK
Treat the cause of the shock (e.g. any bleeding wounds)
Lay them down with their legs slightly raised in the air
Dial 999 for an ambulance if they need further treatment or they become unconscious
Keep them warm and relaxed but do not let them eat, drink or smoke (incase they need any surgery)
If the casualty becomes unconscious; place them in the ‘recovery position’
