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Shock signs

Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Do not elevate legs if you suspect spinal, hip, or leg fracture.

Call 112. Lay them down, keep warm, raise legs if safe.

Step 1: Call 112 immediately
Step 2: Lay them down and keep them warm with a blanket or coat
Step 3: Raise their legs about 30 cm if there is no head, neck, back, or leg injury
Step 4: Control visible bleeding with direct pressure
Step 5: Do not give food or drink

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give food or drink — they may vomit or need surgery.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT elevate legs if you suspect a broken back, hip, or leg.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave them alone — shock can progress to unconsciousness quickly.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Someone may be in shock. They are pale, weak, and confused."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe what caused it if known — bleeding, accident, allergic reaction, illness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell them what you have already done — pressure on bleeding, lying down, keeping warm.

Any signs of shock need emergency medical care — shock can become fatal quickly.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shock is a life-threatening emergency. They need IV fluids, blood, or other hospital treatment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even if they seem to improve briefly, they still need emergency evaluation.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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