Signs and Symptoms of Shock
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Signs and Symptoms of Shock
1. Sweaty but cool skin
2. Paleness of skin
3. Restlessness, nervousness
4. Thirsty
5. Severe bleeding
Signs and Symptoms of Shock (Continued)
6. Confusion (does not seem to be aware of surroundings)
7. Rapid breathing
8. Blotchy or bluish skin (especially around the mouth)
9. Nausea
10. Vomiting
Elevate Feet
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Cramps
Muscle cramps of an
extremity and/or abdomen
Treatment For Heat Cramps
1. Move casualty to cool area
2. Loosen casualty’s clothing
Treatment For Heat Cramps (Continued)
3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water
4. Notify medical personnel
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Occurs often
Profuse sweating
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion (Continued)
Occurs sometimes
Heat cramps
Nausea
Urge to defecate
Chills
Rapid breathing
Tingling hands, feet
Confusion
Treatment For Heat Exhaustion
1. Move casualty to cool area
2. Loosen clothing
Treatment For Heat Exhaustion (Con’t)
3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water
4. Notify medical personnel
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke
A. Headache-dizziness
B. Stomach pain-confusion
C. Weakness-lose consciousness
D. Seizures
E. Skin, hot and dry
F. Pulse and respiration is rapid and weak
Treatment For Heat Stroke
1. Notify medical personnel and evacuate as soon as possible, as heat stroke is a medical emergency, which may result in death.
Treatment For Heat Stroke
(Con’t)
2. Cool the casualty
A. Provide a shaded, cool area.
Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)
2. Cool the casualty
B. Remove outer garments.
C. Have casualty lie down.
Treatment For Heat Stroke
2. Cool the casualty
D. Pour cool water over extremity.
Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)
E. Slowly drink one quart of plain water.
In a chemical environment, individual is more prone to heat injury.
Myths
Trained to conserve water
Accustomed to heat.
Toughened up.
Prevent heat injury:
Drink plenty of water
Eat meals to replace salt loss.
Basic First Aid For Frostbite
Affected part
face
First aid
A. Cover casualty’s affected area with his bare hands until sensation, and color returns.
B. Keep the casualty warm; cover him to avoid further injury.
Basic First Aid For Frostbite (Con’t)
Affected part first aid
Hands a. Open the casualty’s field jacket and shirt.
B. Place the affected hand(s)
Under the casualty’s armpit(s).
C. Close the field jacket to prevent additional exposure.
D. Keep casualty warm; cover him to avoid further injury.
Basic First Aid For Frostbite (Con’t)
Affected part
Feet
First aid
A. Remove the casualty’s
Boots and socks.
B. Place the affected foot
under the clothing and against the body of another soldier.
C. Keep casualty warm; cover him to avoid
Further injury.
Change your socks.
