Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee of New York City Prehospital Basic Life Support Protocols Copyright January 1996 (8/96)

415 SHOCK

Monitor the airway.

Observe spinal injury precautions, if appropriate. (See Protocol #421.)

Administer oxygen.

Control external bleeding.

Request Advanced Life Support assistance.

Transport.

Apply MAST and inflate, if appropriate.

Do NOT delay transport.

Monitor vital signs.

Elevate the legs.

Treat all injuries as appropriate.

Maintain body temperature.

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