Shock occurs when there is insufficient blood circulating around the body to maintain enough pressure to keep the body’s tissues supplied with oxygen. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Symptoms and signs of shock
Pale, cool, clammy skin; feeling thirsty
Rapid and shallow breathing
Rapid, weak pulse
Collapse and unconsciousness
Collapse and unconsciousness
Management:
Call 115
If the victim is conscious, lay down on back, lift up the legs
If the victim is unconscious, lay down on side, lift up the legs.
