PADI RTO First Aid Student Manual

What are the nine indications of shock? Indications of shock may include: 1. rapid, weak pulse 2. pale or bluish tissue colour 3. moist, clammy skin – possibly with shivering 4. mental confusion, anxiety, restlessness or irritability 5. altered consciousness 6. nausea and perhaps vomiting 7. thirst, 8. dazed look, lacklustre eyes 9. shallow but rapid, laboured breathing. Even if you don’t recognise any of these indications, continue to manage for shock when you provide emergency care to an injured or ill casualty. Remember, it’s better to prevent shock than to let it complicate their condition. Stroke What is a stroke? A stroke can happen in two main ways. Either there is a blood clot or plaque that blocks a blood vessel in the brain that causes an ischaemic stroke; or a blood vessel in the brain breaks or ruptures causing an Haemorrhagic stroke. This deprives the brain of oxygen and causes cell death. Indications and damage depend on what part of the brain has been affected. Treat stroke as a medical emergency – call EMS and monitor the Cycle of Care (DRSABCDS). If the casualty is conscious sit upright leaning slightly forward and to the injured side, if innocuous put them into the lateral recovery position injured side down. What are five indications of stroke? 1. numbness, paralysis or weakness of face, arm or leg 2. speech difficulties 3. facial droop 4. unexplained headaches 5. sudden blurred or decreased vision in one eye, or both

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