District of Columbia Emergency Information - First Aid Tips

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Shock

<Emergency First Aid Tips

Signs and Symptoms

Skin pale (or bluish), cold to touch; possibly moist or clammy.
Victim weak
Rapid pulse (over 100)
Rate of breathing usually increases; may be shallow or deep and irregular

First Aid Treatment

Call 911.
Keep victim lying down.
Keep victim lying down. Cover only enough to keep victim from losing body heat.