Universidad Autonoma de ChiriquíFaculty de medicine

school medical emergencies

scientific English120 b

instructor Marisol Barrazagroup presentation project:

shock

group members:Angelica Jaen 4-763-1912

Marta Vallester 4-764-2323Monica Serrano 4-763-1264

date 22 November

Table of contents

1.Glossary2.Shock definition3. Major classes of shock4. Causes5. Signs & Symptoms6.First Aid7. First Aid equipment and medication8. Bibliography

1- failure: falta,fracaso2- behavior: comportamiento3- trembling: temblar4-bluish skin: piel azulada5- lips : labios 6-happens: sucede7-putting: poner8-lying-down:acostarse9-the victim lying flat: la victima acostada10-trouble: problema11-semi-reclining position:posicion semirecinada12-overheat: recalantar13-enlarged pupils: pupilas agrandadas14-suspected of having head or neck injuries: sospechar tener heridas en la cabeza o cuello

Glossary

Shock definition

Inadequate blood circulation

Mayor classes of shock

Cardiogenic shock Hypovolemicshock Anaphylactic shock Septic shock Neurogenic shock

causes

Heart problems Reduction o volume (as heavy

bleeding or dehydration) Changes in blood vessels Certain medications that significantly

reduce heart function or blood pressure

Signs and symptoms

Confused behavior Very fast or slow pulse rate Very fast or slow breathing Trembling and weakness in the arms

or legs Cool moist skin Pale or bluish skin lips and fingernails Enlarged pupils

First aid

lying-down the victim Elevate the victim legs Lying flat Turn on a side Semi-recline

MedicationsMedications Dobutam Dopamine Epinephrine Nor epinephrine

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Bibliography

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWf53rj137c&feature=related

http://www.medicinenet.com/shock/article.htm