SHOCK                                                                                                                                                            SOG 9.24

Basic

I. Initial Assessment

Maintain airway.
Consider Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) or Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA).
Administer highest concentration of oxygen as tolerated.
Control external bleeding.
II. Focused History and Physical Exam
Identify mechanism of injury or cause.
Assess vital signs every 5 minutes.
III. Ongoing Assessment
Elevate legs if patient's condition allows.