when someone is shock | mnemonic

How to respond when someone is in shock

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STEPS TO RESPOND TO SHOCK

METAL

KICKING

LITTLE

TURTLE

LOVES

MONITOR SKIN COLOR, BREATHING HEART RATE, AVOID GIVING THEM FOOD OR DRINKS

LAY THE PERSON DOWN, ELEVATE THEIR LEGS A FOOT OFF THE GROUND AND KEEP THEM STILL

TREAT OBVIOUS INJURIES, INCLUDING BURNS, WOUNDS, OR FRACTURES

LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE NECK, CHEST, AND WAIST

KEEP THE PERSON WARM WITH A BLANKET OR JACKET

ROCKS

REPOSITION

reposition individual to their side (IF they start to vomit to prevent them from choking)

Thanks!