when someone is shock | mnemonic

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How to respond when someone is in shock

STEPS TO RESPOND TO SHOCK

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

LITTLE

TREAT OBVIOUS INJURIES, INCLUDING BURNS, WOUNDS, OR FRACTURES

TURTLE

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

LOVES

KEEP THE PERSON WARM WITH A BLANKET OR JACKET

KICKING

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

METAL

ROCKS

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

REPOSITION

Thanks!