Question 1

How should we record suspected shock in our incident forms?

Accepted Answer

Use objective descriptions: skin colour, temperature, capillary refill, breathing and pulse rate if taken, level of response and times of any changes. Avoid vague phrases like 'looked in shock'; specific observations are more useful for clinicians and investigators.

Question 2

How should we record suspected shock in our incident forms?

Accepted Answer

Use objective descriptions: skin colour, temperature, capillary refill, breathing and pulse rate if taken, level of response and times of any changes. Avoid vague phrases like 'looked in shock'; specific observations are more useful for clinicians and investigators.

Question 3

How should we record suspected shock in our incident forms?

Accepted Answer

Use objective descriptions: skin colour, temperature, capillary refill, breathing and pulse rate if taken, level of response and times of any changes. Avoid vague phrases like 'looked in shock'; specific observations are more useful for clinicians and investigators.

How should we record suspected shock in our incident forms?

How should we record suspected shock in our incident forms?

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