Module 6

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Module 6

• Cardiovascular Shock

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Cardiovascular Shock

• Cardiovascular shock can be an unseen enemy.
• This condition robs organs, tissues, and cells
  of needed oxygen as well as nutrients necessary
  for survival.

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Definition of Shock

• Shock is when a persons blood pressure has
  dropped suddenly and drastically.

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Lack of Care

• If victim is not treated. Death could result

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What is Shock caused by?

• 1.Failure of the heart to pump sufficient blood.
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What is Shock Caused By?

• 2. Severe blood or fluid loss so that there is
  insufficient blood traveling through the system.
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What Shock Caused By?

• 3. Enlargement of blood vessels so that there is
  insufficient blood to fill them.
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What is Shock Caused By?

• 4. Breathing problems resulting in insufficient
  oxygen traveling through the system.

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Signs and Symptoms of Shock?

• Restlessness and anxiety.
• Weak and rapid pulse.
• Cold and clammy skin.
• Profuse sweating.
• Pale or cyanotic face.
• Breathing that is shallow, labored, rapid,
  possibly irregular, or gasping.
• Eyes that are dull or lusterless with dilated
  pupils.
• Marked thirst.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Fainting in cases of rapidly developing transient
  shock.

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Treatment

• Elevate the feet.
• Loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing.
• Move the victim out of the elements and to a
  comfortable place.
• Do not give liquids
• In the winter, keep the victim warm.
• In the summer, loosen the victims clothing and
  keep him or her at a normal temperature.
• Do not leave the patient.
• Call 911.

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Electrical Shock

• Electrical Shock occurs when a person comes into
  contact with an electrical energy source.

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Electrical Shock

• What do you do?
• Be very careful that you are not the second
  victim to be shocked.
• Call the power company to remove electrical
  devices causing high voltage shock.
• If it is safe to do so, disconnect the power
  supply.
• If the victim is showing multiple jerks, a fall
  may have also occurred which caused neck and back
  injuries.
• Do not move the victim.
• Check the ABCs.
• Begin CPR if necessary.

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Electric Shock

• Symptoms of Shock?
• Cardiac arrest.
• A burn at the points of contact.
• Shortness of breath.
• Chest or abdominal pain.

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1. Which of the following can cause cardiac
failure?

• Hyperventilation
• Heat exhaustion
• Fainting
• Electrical shock

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2. Which of the following statements apply to
shock?

• Early signs can be slow, strong heartbeat and
  flushed skin
• Applying pressure over the heart
• Early signs can be rapid, weak heartbeat and pale
  skin
• Ice pack the upper body

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3. Symptoms of shock include all of the following
except

• Nausea and vomiting may occur
• Eyes are dull with dilated pupils
• Confused and worried feelings
• Elevate the head for the blood to return to the
  heart

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4. Which does not apply to shock?

• Give victim something to eat
• Make the patient comfortable
• Treat early symptoms before shock progression
  takes place
• Shock robs tissues of needed oxygen

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5. Which of these actions are not recommended?

• Watch for changes in the persons breathing and
  consciousness
• Induce vomiting
• Use a calm, reassuring voice
• Keep victim warm