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BASIC TRAINING COURSE .

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THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

FIRST AID LESSON 29 - HOW TO TREAT SHOCK (BABIES) .

TOPIC OVERVIEW .

Shock is a killer and from the last lesson we can summarise that shock can be caused by anything that reduces the flow of blood, such as:
  • Severe internal or external bleeding
  • Heart problems, such as a heart attack, or heart failure
  • Loss of body fluids, from dehydration, diarrhoea, vomiting, or burns
  • Severe allergic reactions and overwhelming infection (septic shock)
  • Spinal cord injury.
We should look for:
  • Pale skin, which may be cold and clammy
  • Sweating
  • Fast pulse - as shock gets worse
  • Fast, shallow breathing
  • A weak pulse
  • Grey blue skin, especially inside the lips
  • Nausea and possible vomiting - as the brains oxygen supply decreases
  • Restlessness and aggressive behaviour
  • Yawning and gasping for air
  • The casualty could become unresponsive.

OBJECTIVES .

In this video we show you what to look for if your baby has shock and what to do. Shock (not to be confused with emotional shock) is a life-threatening condition, which happens when the important organs in the body only get a poor supply of blood and oxygen.

REQUIRED MATERIALS .

Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".

CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .


ASSESSMENT .

All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.  
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.

SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .

  1. Call or emergency help and say you think your child is unwell and in shock. Explain what you think caused it (such as bleeding, diarrhoea, vomiting or an allergic reaction).
  2. Try to reverse any possible cause of the shock that you can see, such as severe bleeding, encourage fluids in dehydration or treat serious burns. 
  3. ​If you have a young baby, cradle them in your arms. Older children can be lain down with their feet elevated and supported on something like a cushion. Do not leave them unattended.
  4. Loosen any tight clothing around their neck, chest and waist.
  5. Fear and pain can make shock worse, so it’s important to keep the baby comfortable, and calm.
  6. Keep the baby warm – cover them with a blanket.
  7. Keep checking their breathing, pulse and whether they can respond to you. 
  8. If they become unresponsive at any point, open their airway, check their breathing, and prepare to treat a baby who is unresponsive (CPR).

LOOK FORWARD TO .

How to treat a baby after an electric shock.
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