What are the steps for preventing or treating shock?

Seek emergency medical care

1. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly, unless you think this may cause pain or further injury.
2. Keep the person still and don't move him or her unless necessary.
3. Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of life, such as not breathing, coughing or moving.

1. What are the steps for preventing shock?
2. What is the treatment for shock?
3. What is the proper course of action when treating someone for shock?
4. What is the first aid treatment for electric shock?
5. How do Emts treat shock?
6. What are the four life saving steps?
7. When evaluating and or treating a casualty when should you seek medical aid?
8. What is the definition of shock of the human body?
9. What is compensatory stage of shock?

What are the steps for preventing shock?

Standards: Attempt to prevent a casualty from going into shock by correctly positioning the casualty, loosening binding clothes, calming and reassuring the casualty, and providing shade from direct sunlight during hot weather or covering to prevent body heat loss during cold weather.

What is the treatment for shock?

In general, fluid resuscitation (giving a large amount of fluid to raise blood pressure quickly) with an IV in the ambulance or emergency room is the first-line treatment for all types of shock.

What is the proper course of action when treating someone for shock?

To treat shock: Keep the victim lying on his or her back. In some cases, shock victims improve by raising their feet 8–10 inches. If the victim is having trouble breathing, raise the victim's head and shoulders about 10 inches rather than raising the feet.

What is the first aid treatment for electric shock?

Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement. Try to prevent the injured person from becoming chilled. Apply a bandage. Cover any burned areas with a sterile gauze bandage, if available, or a clean cloth.

How do Emts treat shock?

Treat the effects of shock with oxygen, IV fluid administration and medications to maintain critical body systems.

What are the four life saving steps?

Yep, start the breathing, stop the bleeding, protect the wound and treat for shock.

When evaluating and or treating a casualty when should you seek medical aid?

1-2.

When a nonmedically trained soldier comes upon an unconscious and/or injured soldier, he must accurately evaluate the casualty to determine the first aid measures needed to prevent further injury or death. He should seek medical assistance as soon as possible, but he MUST NOT interrupt treatment.

What is the definition of shock of the human body?

Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. Lack of blood flow means the cells and organs do not get enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly. Many organs can be damaged as a result.

What is compensatory stage of shock?

Compensatory - Almost immediately, the compensatory stage begins as the body's homeostatic mechanisms attempt to maintain CO, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion. • Progressive - The compensatory mechanisms begin failing to meet tissue metabolic needs, and the shock cycle is perpetuated.