What is Shock?
Shock is a life threatening illness that can be caused by severe bleeding, sudden illness or an injury. Oxygen fails to reach all parts of the body and the body’s major organs fail to work properly. Shock is very serious and without proper medical treatment a person can die.

Call 999 and ask for an ambulance immediately.
 

Symptoms of Shock

• Restlessness or irritability.
• Altered consciousness.
• Pale, moist, cool and eventually blue skin.
• Rapid breathing
• Rapid pulse
   

In an Emergency

• Call 999 immediately.
• Let the person lie down to avoid discomfort and pain.
• Control any bleeding.
• Prevent the person from being too cold or too warm.
• Reassure the person that everything is going to be all right.
• Lift the legs about a foot off the floor. (DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU SUSPECT BROKEN BONES).
• Do not give the person anything to eat or drink.