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Heart and Circulatory Problems
Shock
Internal Bleeding
Anaphylactic Shock
Angina Pectoris
Heart Attack
Fainting
Shock
• Casualty may appear to be confused, weak and dizzy and may eventually deteriorate into unconsciousness.
• Pale cold and clammy skin• Fast, weak pulse• Fast Shallow breathing• Dizziness and weakness• Confusion• Unconsciousness
Shock
• Warmth• Air• Rest• Mental rest• Treatment• Help
Types of shock
• Hypovolemic /established shock – too much loss of blood
• Anaphylactic shock- foreign substance injected into bloodstream (venom)
• Neurogenic shock – damage to the nervous system that sends impulses to muscles
• Septic shock – bacterial infection causes a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure
Internal Bleeding
• Internal bleeding can happen in any part of the body
• Stomach, liver and spleen and intestines are particularly vulnerable because they are rich in blood supply.
• Signs and symptoms of shock• Bruising• Swelling• Bleeding from body orifices
Internal Bleeding
• Treat for shock• Keep the casualty warm• Treat any external bleeding or bleeding
from orifices• Seek for help
Anaphylactic shock
• Can be caused by anything.• Most common triggers are:• Nuts• Seafood• Insect stings and bites• Drugs • Difficulty breathing• Pale skin and blue lips• Blotches on skin• Rapid pulse• Breathing and heartbeat stopping
Anaphylactic shock
• Call an ambulance immediately• Help to administer adrenaline injection if
casualty is a known sufferer.• Reassure• If becomes unconscious, place in recovery
position. • Prepare for CPR if necessary.
Angina Pectoris
• An angina attack is a frightening, severe, crushing chest pain that acts as a warning to the casualty to calm down or rest
• Evidence of recent exertion• Gripping chest pain• Pain spreading to the jaw or down the left
arm• Shortness of breath• Pale skin with possible blue tinges• Rapid, weak pulse
Angina Pectoris
• Sit the casualty down and reassure her• GTN (glycerol trinitrate) • Call the ambulance
Heart Attack
• Signs and symptoms generally the same as Angina.
• May suffer a heart attack from an attack of angina.
Heart Attack
• Move the casualty into a semi-sitting position.
• Reassure the casualty • Help casualty to administer aspirin (let the
casualty consume it himself)• Call for ambulance as soon as possible.