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Shock Failure of to provide body with adequate

Shock Shock

Shock may occur following: Heatstroke Severe Serious infections failure Intestinal obstruction Severe trauma Anemia Extensive

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Most common form of shock Failure of the heart as a pump volume deficit of at least 25% Rarely seen in wildlife Quick intervention is necessary

Signs of Shock Signs of Shock

Prostration Low body Apathy Poor peripheral circulation Dilated pupils Cool extremities Rapid weak Pale mucous membranes Shallow 2+ second refill rate

2 Treatment of Shock Hypothermia Causes of Hypothermia: Stop blood loss Heat loss exceeding bodies ability to produce Reduce external heat Provide supplemental heat Prolonged exposure to Provide fluids Immersion in causing rapid cooling Provide supplemental oxygen Give fast acting steroids Exertion without adequate fluid replacement, circulation decreases

Symptoms of Hypothermia Treatment of Hypothermia Shivering Gradual warming Lethargy Cool to touch May take some time to raise core Pale /gums temperature Slow respiration Nothing by mouth until warmed

3 Rewarming techniques Hyperthermia

Heat production exceeding body’s Move to warm environment, wrap heat loss in warm dry blankets Prolonged high temps, high Apply radiant heat or heat packs humidity Immersion in warm water Excessive exertion

Symptoms of Hyperthermia Treatment of Hyperthermia Rapid Dry, hot, red skin Place in cool environment Salivation Sweating Circulate air Reduced responsiveness Ataxia – uncoordinated movements Restrict activity Open mouthed Spray with cool water

4 Treatment of Hyperthermia

For severe cases apply ice packs or immerse in ice water (will cause which hinders primary cooling mechanism) Administer fluids

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