2. is a depressed condition of many
body functions due to the failure
of enough blood to circulate
throughout the body following
serious injury.
3. Basic Causes
Pump failure - The heart does not generate
enough energy to move the blood through the
system. Causes: Heart attack, trauma to heart.
Hypovolemia - Causes: Trauma to vessels or
tissues, fluid loss from GI tract; vomiting
/diarrhea can also lower the fluid component of
blood.
6. 6. Shell Bomb and Bullet Wounds
7. Rupture of Tubal Pregnancies
8. Crushing Injury
9. Starvation and diseases may also
cause shock
7. Factors which contribute to
shock
Pain
Rough Handling
Improper Handling
Continuous Bleeding
Exposure to extreme cold of
excessive heat
Fatigue
8. Dangers of Shock
1. Lead to Death
2. Predisposes body to infection
3. Lead to loss of Body part
9. Face – pale or cyanotic in color
Skin – Cold and clammy
Breathing – irregular
Pulse – rapid and weak
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness and
Thirsty
Early Stage:
Signs and Symptoms of Shock
10. Late Stage:
If the condition deteriorates, victims may become apathetic
or relatively unresponsive.
Eyes will be sunken with vacant expression.
Pupils area dilated.
Blood vessels may be congested, producing mottled
appearance.
Blood pressure becomes very low level.
Unconsciousness may occur, body temperature
falls.
11. Objectives of First Aid
1. To improve circulation of blood
2.To ensure an adequate supply of oxygen
3.To maintain normal body temperature
12. First Aid and Preventive Management
1. Proper Position
