Decide if your patient can be moved to a proper medical facility. If this is not possible, prepare a suitable living area in which shelter, heat and food are provided. Factors such as hemorrhage, cold and pain will intensify shock. When experiencing shock the patient will feel weak and may faint. The skin becomes cold and clammy and the pulse, weak and rapid.
Shock can be more serious than the injury itself.
This will help the blood circulate to the brain, heart, lungs and other major organs. If severe head and chest injuries are present elevate the upper body. If chest injuries are present, elevate the injured side to assist in the functioning of the uninjured lung. Keep your patient warm and under shelter. To open the airway lift the patient's neck and tilt the head back.