It is also a good idea to teach your children how and when to use them. Remind them, the emergency numbers are not phone numbers that should be played with. The information on this page is by no means a full explanation of how to handle all injuries.
Shock usually accompanies severe injury or emotional upset.
It may also follow infection, pain, disturbance of circulation from bleeding, stroke, heart attack, heat exhaustion, food or chemical poisoning, extensive burns, etc. Cold and clammy skin with beads of perspiration on the forehead and palms of hands. Complaint by the victim of a chilled feeling, or even shaking chills. Frequently, nausea or vomiting. Keep victim lying down.