Effective December 15, 2010, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

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10.4 Victim in Shock

Shock slows down the heart, lungs, etc. and can cause death. Symptoms include pale, cold, clammy skin; rapid pulse; shallow breathing; and fear in the victim. Anybody who has been injured can suffer from shock.

The best treatment for shock is to keep the injured person comfortable, warm, and dry. Usually, you keep the victim lying on his or her back with feet elevated.

For a shock victim with a head injury, elevate the head and shoulders instead of the feet. Also elevate the head and shoulders if the victim has difficulty breathing.

Do not elevate both head and feet.

"If a face is red, raise the head."
"If a face is pale, raise the tail."
"If a face is blue, breathe for two."

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