A person who is going into shock may show quite a
few signs or symptoms, some of which are indicated. Remember, that signs of shock don’t
always appear at the time of the injury; and, in many
very serious cases, symptoms may not appear until
hours later.
The symptoms of a person suffering from shock are
caused, directly or indirectly, by the disturbance of the
circulation of the blood. Symptoms of shock include the
following:
The pulse is weak and rapid.
Breathing is likely to be shallow, rapid, and
irregular, because the poor circulation of the blood
affects the breathing center in the brain.
The temperature near the surface of the body is
lowered because of the poor blood flow; so the face,
arms, and legs feel cold to the touch.
Sweating is likely to be very noticeable.
A person in shock is usually very pale, but, in
some cases, the skin may have a bluish or reddish color.
In the case of victims with dark skin, you may have to
rely primarily on the color of the mucous membranes on
the inside of the mouth or under the eyelid or under the
nail bed. A person in or going into shock has a bluish
color to these membranes instead of a healthy pink
Explanation: