Question 1

How can I tell if a child is 'just upset' or in true shock?

Accepted Answer

Emotional upset can cause crying, shaking and fast breathing, but true shock usually combines pallor or mottling, cold extremities, delayed capillary refill, fast weak pulse and changes in consciousness. If in doubt, treat as possible shock and seek urgent medical advice.

Question 2

How can I tell if a child is 'just upset' or in true shock?

Accepted Answer

Emotional upset can cause crying, shaking and fast breathing, but true shock usually combines pallor or mottling, cold extremities, delayed capillary refill, fast weak pulse and changes in consciousness. If in doubt, treat as possible shock and seek urgent medical advice.

Question 3

How can I tell if a child is 'just upset' or in true shock?

Accepted Answer

Emotional upset can cause crying, shaking and fast breathing, but true shock usually combines pallor or mottling, cold extremities, delayed capillary refill, fast weak pulse and changes in consciousness. If in doubt, treat as possible shock and seek urgent medical advice.

How can I tell if a child is ‘just upset’ or in true shock?

How can I tell if a child is ‘just upset’ or in true shock?

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