SI LA PERSONA VOMITA O ESTÁ BABEANDO:
Se debe llamar al número local de emergencias (como el 911 en los Estados Unidos) en cualquier momento que una persona presente síntomas de shock. Se recomienda permanecer junto a la víctima y seguir los pasos de los Primeros Auxilios hasta que llegue la ayuda médica.
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