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First Aid Tips - Fainting



Loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood supply to the brain.

Identification / look out for:

  • Loss of consciousness usually temporary.
  • Pale, clammy, cold skin.
  • Slow pulse.

What to do:

  1. Loosen / remove tight clothing.
  2. Make patient lie down on his back and raise his legs
  3. Ensure fresh / plenty of air.
  4. If possible try to ease the patient's fall.
  5. If patient does not recover in a few minutes seek immediate medical help / ambulance
  6. Monitor breathing pulse and if required use Recovery Position

 

Do Not:

  1. Feed by mouth.
  2. Gag or put anything in mouth.

 

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