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vital organs dont get oxygen rich blood,body cells are deprived of oxygen
-everything slows down |
shock
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sever injury
sudden illness |
causes of shock
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-body tries to maintain adequate amount of blood flow
-arms and legs become cold -vessels change size to keep blood flowing |
effects of shock
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-anaphylactic
-cardiogenic -hypovolemic -injury related |
types of shock
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allergic reaction from food,bug bite,drugs
causes swollen airway |
anaphylactic
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occurs w/ heart attack
-lack of blood to heart heart doesnt effectively circulate blood |
cardiogenic
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-caused by sever bleeding and loss of blood plasms
-sever fluid loss -internal/external wounds -low blood volume |
hypovolemic and injury-related
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-thirst
-restlessness -nausea -drowsiness women -restless neck movement -rapid breathing -rapid/weak pulse -drowsiness -pale |
symptoms/signs
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-check life threatening injuries
-check other injuries -provide care -call 911 contol breathing,monitor airway,circulation,help victim feel comfortable |
care for shock
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control bleeding,lie victim down,elevate legs 1ft off ground,dont give food/drink
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more help
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-lie on back w/ feet elevated
-keep person warm and comfortable(1 blanket)-too many makes person hot and draws blood away from organs -turn head to side (skin will be cold,moise,blue around lips |
shock position
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happens mostly from dehydration and allergies
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shock in kids
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brain,heart,lungs
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where is blood sent 1st when shock occurs
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all systems
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which system is affected
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