Believe it or not I spent 35 years teaching this stuff to LA Unified bus drivers. Its tested by the CHP along with dirving and California law in order to get a School Bus Driver Certificate. Shock is a major cause of death and most shock victims could have been saved.
Most importantly you must stay calm no matter what!!!!
1. Recognise the causes of shock.
* Severe allergic reaction.
* Electrical shock,
* Burns.
* Severe trauma.
* Near drowning.
* Poisoning.
* Snakebite.
2. Assess the situation. If the cause of the victim's injuries is a serious risk, you may have to try to remove the victim to a safer place
3. Call your local emergency number, if possible and let them know that a victim is suffering from, or is likely to go into shock.
4. Communicate with the victim if he/she is conscious.
* Seek permission to help with their condition, but do not imply any training or qualification you do not have.
* Look for injuries such as bleeding which you may be able to treat.
5. Look for indications the victim may be suffering from shock. The victim may be cold, shivering, and vomiting, and their skin may be pale and clammy and their breathing may be very shallow. Some victims may not exhibit any obvious signs of shock, and sometimes the symptoms may not be evident for some time after the trauma or accident they suffer, so treating a serious accident victim for shock may even prevent the onset of the condition.
6. Lay the victim on their back, and elevate their legs slightly. Do this only if it does not cause further injury.
* Place an insulating barrier between the victim and the ground, if available, to decrease body heat loss. A blanket, jacket, or a large towel will help.
* Wrap the victim in a rescue blanket or cover them with any available covering to keep them warm.
* Place a thin cushion under their neck or head. A rolled up shirt or other item of clothing will work for this.
7. Watch for vomiting. If the victim vomits, tilt their head to the side and clear their airway.
8. Keep the victim warm and comfortable until medical help arrives. Treat any injuries that you are able to competently treat, and observe anything which may be helpful to the emergency responders.