Basic shock treatment includes:

• A. Applying and inflating the PASG, applying oxygen, and thermal management.
• B. Applying oxygen, elevating the lower extremities per protocol, and providing warmth.
• C. Applying oxygen, elevating the upper body, and taking measures to prevent hypothermia.
• D. Elevating the lower extremities, applying and inflating the PASG, and applying oxygen.

Answer: (B)

In basic shock management, the priority is to maximize tissue oxygen delivery while supporting circulation and preventing heat loss. This is best achieved by giving high-flow oxygen to improve oxygenation, positioning the patient to help venous return, and keeping them warm to prevent hypothermia. Elevating the legs helps promote venous return to improve perfusion, but do so per your protocol and only if spinal injury or leg injuries don’t contraindicate it. Providing warmth prevents further cooling, which can worsen shock. The idea of inflating a pneumatic antishock garment isn’t part of standard basic care and can cause complications, and elevating the upper body generally reduces venous return, so it’s not preferred.