Traumatic shock: causes, stages of development, first aid

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Traumatic shock – this is a critically dangerous condition of the body resulting from severe injuries, which lead to insufficient blood supply of organs and the nervous system.

Traumatic shock lead fractures, gunshot wounds, injuries to the skull and abdomen. The main factors that provoke a state of shock – severe pain and significant blood loss.

Under the influence of pain occurs vasospasm, a significant portion of the blood ceases to participate in the circulation, pressure decreases, heart function deteriorates, the oxygen because of  weak blood circulation, disrupted Central nervous system. Usually this is compounded by the strong blood loss.

Traumatic shock in its symptoms similar to internal or external bleeding.

- pale skin that can exude marble stains;

dry mouth;

- breathing

- confused

- weak rapid pulse.

Marks the two stages of traumatic shock-excitation and braking.

Phase excitation

Immediately after the injury the victim is actively trying to move, many said, shows fear and anxiety. He doesn't realize how hard his condition, questions answers correctly, only occasionally complaining of pain. Blood pressure and pulse normal, respiration is frequent, the skin pale.

If the injury is serious, the stage of excitation may not be. In General, the shorter this phase, the harder and longer is traumatic shock.

Stage braking

When blood flow becomes entirely insufficient,  lethargy victim begins to increase. He lies motionless, does not complain of pain, eyes wandering to questions he does not answer or says very softly. The skin gradually becomes grey and sweating, hands and feet become cold. Pulse very frequent and weak, the pressure is low.

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Depending on pulse and pressure set, what degree of shock in the victim.

Grade I – easy. Clear consciousness, the pulse is about 90 beats per minute, pressure – is not below 90 mm.

II – medium. The reaction is inhibited, and a pale complexion. The pulse quickens to 140 beats per minute, and the pressure falls to 80 mm. This degree requires antishock therapy.

Grade III – severe. Hands and feet are cold, the victim she is confused or absent, the pulse is determined only on large arteries, his heart rate is 180 beats per minute. Forecast of development of situation is very unfavorable.

IV degree – terminal. The victim is unconscious, lips are cyanotic, the skin is gray. The pressure is not detected, or is below 50 mm. the Pulse is barely noticeable on the major arteries. The outcome is often fatal.

Traumatic shock – first aid

Before the arrival of the medical team can conduct a series of procedures independently in order to improve the condition of the victim:

- to cover a person's coat or blanket to maintain normal temperature;

lay it on a flat surface so the head was flush with the body. If there is suspected damage to the spine, to touch the victim;

- the legs must be lifted to improve blood flow to vital organs. This should not be done if the victim has a head injury, neck, hip, lower leg, suspected heart attack or stroke;

- to provide free breathing to unbutton clothing, to remove the foreign medaudio items.

- external bleeding must stop;

- to soothe, to talk, not to give the victim to move actively;

- do not give to drink, and only to moisten his lips with a damp cloth.

It is Very important to instill victim confidence that all will be well. From his psychological comfort and your ability to persuade depends largely on the outcome of his condition.


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