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1. Cold, clam scan S <br /> 2. Rapid pulse <br /> 3. Quick, inegukar breathing <br /> 4. Weakness, nausea <br /> B. What to do when the signs of shock are noticed. <br /> 1. If the victim is breathing, control the breathing to prevent hyperventilation. <br /> 2. If the breathing has stopped, restore using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. <br /> 3. Keep the victim lying down and quiet, and elevate the victim's legs. <br /> 4. Keep the victim warm and dry <br /> 5. If the victim is unconscious, lay the victim on one side to allow the drainage <br /> of fluids from the mouth. <br /> 6. DO NOT administer stimulants by mouth. <br /> ** STAY WITH THE VICTIM AND MONITOR HIS/HER BREATHING ** <br /> ** GET MEDICAL HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ** <br /> NOTE: Shock, by itself, can be fatal, even though the injury itself may appear to be <br /> minor or not cntical. Be alert for the signs of shock <br /> 5 H-egstroke and ffimt Exhaustion <br /> Heatstroke and heat exhaustion can occur when personnel work in a hot environment such as <br /> a hot boiler room, or over-exerting while performing field duties such as monitoring or <br /> surveying. <br /> Avoiding direct sunlight will not necessarily protect you from the ill effects of heat. It is <br /> possible to suffer heatstroke even when the temperature is fairly low. Excessive humidity <br /> can induce over-heating by interfering with the perspiration-evaporation-cooling process of <br /> the body, causing excessive sweating and the loss of salt and water <br /> A. Heat Exh u to n <br /> The signs and symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion are variable with the <br /> developing condition. Headache, slight to severe dizziness, some mental confusion or <br /> loss of physical coordination; and pale, sweaty skin are all symptoms of heat <br /> exhaustion. To care for a person who has suffered heat exhaustion, move them to a <br /> cool place and keep them at rest. Fan the patient's body to expedite the cooling <br /> B-10 <br />