Shock
Name 3 Signs and Symptoms of Shock.
Breathing: Shallow, rapid
Circulation: weak, rapid pulse
Skin: Pale, cool, clammy
Restlessness, weakness
Fear, anxiety
Confusion, disorientation
Nausea, vomiting
Unconsciousness
What are the two signs and symptoms of unconsciousness?
Unresponsive to voice or pain (pinching)
Unaware of surroundings
What are two examples of a wound that can cause external bleeding?
Minor skin break
Embedded object
Amputation
Call EMS
Apply a non-occlusive dressing. Change the dressing immediately if it becomes blood-soaked. Alternatively, leave the wound exposed to prevent tension pneumothorax. Apply direct pressure only if there is massive external bleeding
A non-occlusive dressing is a non-adhering and permeable allowing liquids or gasses to pass through.
What is the acronym that helps you remember the treatment of shock?
WARTS
Fainting is the loss of consciousness unconsciousness is an unresponsive victim.
Name 3 Signs and Symptoms of Internal Bleeding
Breathing: Short of breath
Skin: Sweating, discolouration or bruising
LOC: Decreased level of consciousness
Abdominal muscle spasm or rigid abdomen
Swelling
Pain in the abdomen or injury site
Shock
Anxiety
How do you treat an extruded eyeball?
Phone EMS
If the eyeball is out of its socket, do not attempt to put it back in
Cover the eyeball with a moist dressing. Hold it in place with tape, more dressings, a cup, or a ring pad bandage
Immobilize the victim's head and move him or her by stretcher
Keep the victim calm
Show us how to position a victim when treating them for shock.
Semi-prone (recovery) position
Shock position
Semi-sitting
Whatever position they were in (head and spinal injury)
Name 3 Signs and Symptoms of Fainting
Breathing: Shallow, rapid
Pulse: weak, rapid
Skin: Pale, cold, sweaty, clammy
Restlessness, weakness
Fear, anxiety
Confusion, disorientation, unsteady
Dizziness
Nausea
Unconscious for less than a minute
What are the two types of external bleeding?
Venous
Arterial
What is pneumothorax?
The result of an injury where air gets into the chest cavity. It can cause one or both lungs to collapse.
What is the textbook definition of shock?
Shock is a depression of the body's circulatory system. When there is not enough blood to circulate to the body's vital tissues, cells die - and ultimately, so can the victim
A sudden but temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain
True or false? Arterial bleeding is easy to control and is bright red.
False
It is hard to control since it squirts.
A clean edged cut made by a sharp edge such as broken glass or knife.
Incision