If they are showing signs of shock:
• Lay them down with their head low and legs raised and supported, to increase the flow of blood to their head. Do not raise an injured leg.
• Call 999 or 112 for medical help and say you think they are in shock, and explain what you think caused it (such as bleeding or a heart attack).
• Loosen any tight clothing around the neck, chest and waist to make sure it doesn’t constrict their blood flow
• Fear and pain can make shock worse, by increasing the body’s demand for oxygen, so while you wait for help to arrive, it’s important to keep them comfortable, warm and calm. Do this by covering them with a coat or blanket and comforting and reassuring them
• Keep checking their breathing, pulse and level of response.
• If they become unresponsive at any point, open their airway, check their breathing, and prepare to treat someone who has become