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ortant There are many myths about what to do when someone has a seizure. Some
actually tell you to do things that hurt the person who's seizing. (For example,
putting a wooden spoon in the mouth can block breathing.) Follow these tables
to provide the best and safest first aid.
9.Shock In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for shock.
What You Shock develops when there is not enough blood flowing to the cells of the
Will Learn body. Someone with shock may stop responding. In adults shock is most often
Definitions and present if someone
Key Facts
Loses a lot of blood that you may or may not be able to see
Signs Has a severe heart attack
Has a severe allergic reaction
Actions
A person in shock may
Feel weak, faint, or dizzy
Feel nauseous or thirsty
Have pale or grayish skin
Act restless, agitated, or confused
Be cold and clammy to the touch
Step Action
1 Make sure the scene is safe.
2
Phone or send someone to phone your company's emergency
3 response number (or 911) and get the first aid kit and AED.
4 Help the person lie on her back.
5
Cover the person in shock to keep her warm.
See if the person needs CPR. If she does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
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actually tell you to do things that hurt the person who's seizing. (For example,
putting a wooden spoon in the mouth can block breathing.) Follow these tables
to provide the best and safest first aid.
9.Shock In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for shock.
What You Shock develops when there is not enough blood flowing to the cells of the
Will Learn body. Someone with shock may stop responding. In adults shock is most often
Definitions and present if someone
Key Facts
Loses a lot of blood that you may or may not be able to see
Signs Has a severe heart attack
Has a severe allergic reaction
Actions
A person in shock may
Feel weak, faint, or dizzy
Feel nauseous or thirsty
Have pale or grayish skin
Act restless, agitated, or confused
Be cold and clammy to the touch
Step Action
1 Make sure the scene is safe.
2
Phone or send someone to phone your company's emergency
3 response number (or 911) and get the first aid kit and AED.
4 Help the person lie on her back.
5
Cover the person in shock to keep her warm.
See if the person needs CPR. If she does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
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