First Aid For Shock Shock means there is not enough blood going to all parts of the body. Treatment is important even for mild cases, to prevent damage to organs and body systems. When you do first aid for shock, you need to think about the whole body, not just one injury.
First Aid For Shock When a person has been badly injured, it is important to give treatment for shock immediately. The signs of shock may appear right away or not show up for an hour or more. The signs of shock are: (1) Pale, cool, clammy skin; (2) Weak and rapid pulse and; (3) General body weakness. Remember, it is important to give treatment for shock to ALL badly injured persons whether symptoms appear or not.
Parents Guide to Shock First Aid In first aid terms, shock is not an emotion but a physical state of the body. Shock can result from a severe injury, an illness or infection. Symptoms include disorientation, confusion or loss of consciousness, and clammy, pale skin.
Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Shock) In a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) the body's immune system responds to the presence of an allergen (foreign substance which triggers an immune reaction) by releasing histamine and other immune-related body chemicals. These immune chemicals produce skin symptoms (hives, swelling), as well as severe breathing problems (swelling in the throat, narrowing of the lower airways). They also produce a dramatic widening of the blood vessels, which results in a severe drop in blood pressure. Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening medical emergency, and it usually occurs within minutes of exposure to an offending allergen.
Shock - First Aid This is a condition in which the blood circulation, which supplies oxygen to the tissues, fails. There are many possible causes. There are two main groups. In the first case, the heart may become weak so the pressure of the circulating blood falls, or the heart beat may stop altogether.
