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Hypovolemic Shock
20% of blood lost will cause Hypovolemic Shock
Hypovolemic shock, or Physiological shock, is a life-threatening condition. Shock occurs when the body's vital organs, such as the heart and brain, are deprived of oxygen due to a condition affecting the circulatory system. As paediatric first aiders, it is important:
- That we can recognise shock
- Treat shock
Shock Recognition
Now we know that there are many conditions that can cause shock. As mentioned, recognition is the most important. In many cases, when shock is recognised, we can treat it.
We will look at the early stages and the later stages. Shock itself can develop slowly or very fast.
Early Stages
- Light-headed and dizzy
- Feel sickly
- Hands shaking
- Possible hot flush
- Sweating
Later Stages
- Lips turn pale blue
- Skin is pale
- Skin is cold to the touch
- Vomiting may occur
- Thirsty as the mouth becomes dry
- Rapid weak pulse
- Rapid shallow breathing
- Unconsciousness
- Stops breathing
Cause Of Shock
There are many causes of shock, and we will look at some of them. The aim is to recognise shock and the stages that a child may go through. There is no doubt that the final stages of shock means the child is close to death. Some of the common causes.
- Severe Bleeding(External & Internal)
- Severe Vomiting & Diarrhoea
- Heart Attack
- Breathing conditions (Asthma)
- Poisoning
- Fainting
- Head injuries
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Treatment For Shock
Golden Rule
TREAT THE CAUSE
Treat the initial problem first, for example, if the child is bleeding, patch them up. The blood loss is allowing the shock to progress. By treating the cause first, you begin to BUY TIME
Dressings
What is a Dressing?
The differences between a dressing and a bandage
A dressing has a pad that tends to be sterile and used on open wounds. The bandage can be used to apply a sterile pad; however, it tends to be used for sprains and strains.
Dressing has 3 parts
1. Pad
2. Tail
3. Roll
How to Manage Sever Blood Loss
Step 1 A child is bleeding badly
Child is
bleeding
Severely
SHOUT FOR HELP!
Step 2 Get a first aid kit
Get your gloves on and ensure your helper has their gloves on.
Step 3 Direct Pressure
Step 4 Apply Dressing Firmly To Wound
It is important to control blood loss. Try to elevate and apply a dressing with a pad directly over the wound.
Step 4 Apply Dressing Firmly To Wound
Step 4 Apply Dressing Firmly To Wound
Step 4 Apply Dressing Firmly To Wound
Should blood seep through the dressing, apply a second dressing with firm pressure and elevate.
Step 5 Call 999
Step 4 Apply Dressing Firmly To Wound
Step 5 Call 999
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