Provide reassurance and continue monitoring:
- skin colour and temperature
- breathing rate
- level of response
Check regularly for changes or new symptoms.
Blocked blood flow
Shock can occur when blood flow to or from the heart is blocked. Causes include:
- pressure in the chest from a collapsed lung
- blood clots in the lungs
- fluid building around the heart
- a weakened heart muscle
- compression of large veins during pregnancy
All are serious and require urgent medical care.
Tomorrow we follow the handover to emergency services.
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Acknowledgement
Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that there are variances in protocols, which are identified where necessary.