Friday 31 July 2009

Critical Incident Stress

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS

Physical* Cognitive Emotional Behavioral
chills confusion fear withdrawal
thirst nightmares guilt antisocial acts
fatigue uncertainty grief inability to rest
nausea hypervigilance panic intensified pacing
fainting suspiciousness denial erratic movements
twitches intrusive images anxiety change in social activity
vomiting blaming someone agitation change in speech patterns
dizziness poor problem solving irritability loss of or increase in appetite
weakness poor abstract thinking depression hyperalert to environment
chest pain poor attention/ decisions intense anger increased alcohol consumption
headaches poor concentration/memory disorientation of time, place or person apprehension change in usual communications
elevated BP difficulty identifying objects or people heightened or lowered alertness emotional shock etc...
rapid heart rate increased or decreased awareness of surroundings emotional outbursts
muscle tremors etc... feeling overwhelmed
grinding of teeth loss of emotional control
shock symptoms inappropriate emotional response
visual difficulties etc...
profuse sweating
difficulty breathing
etc...

* Any of these symptoms may indicate the need for medical evaluation. When in doubt, contact a physician.


http://www.icisf.org/CIS.html

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