First Aid for Shock
What are the treatments for the injury?
First aid treatment of a person in shock includes the following steps:
Check for signs of circulation, such as normal breathing, coughing, or
movement in response to stimulation.
Contact the emergency medical
system immediately.
Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, if the person stops breathing.
Use 15 chest compressions for every 2 mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths.
Stay with the person until medical assistance arrives.
Do not let the person eat or drink anything.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
The chest compressions of CPR can cause vomiting, injuries to internal organs,
or broken ribs. Vomiting can be a problem if the vomit is caught in the airway
and inhaled into the lungs.
What happens after treatment for the injury?
Treatment for the effects of shock or for the underlying condition that caused
the shock may last a few months or years, or it may need to be continued for the person's entire life.
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