LAS Shock Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the definition of Shock? | Failure of Circulatory System (vital organs deprived of Oxygen - potential to be life threatening. |
What causes Shock? | Drug overdose, Severe blood loss, Loss of bodily fluid, Heart attack, Infection (overwhelming), Hypolglycaemia (LOW blood sugar), Anaphylactic shock, Spinal cord injury |
What are the signs & symptoms of shock? | Nausea & vomiting, Thirst, Weak thready pulse, Pale & cold & clammy skin, Cyanosis (Grey/Blue skin), Rapis shallow breathing, Weakness & dizziness |
What is the treatment for shock? | ELEVATE THE LEGS, treat any obvious injuries, loosen tight clothing, keep warm |
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pburke1
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