Helping Someone Who Fainted

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Overview Of Fainting

• Fainting takes place when there is a decreased flow of blood to the brain
• A person may also experience a fainting spell which is generally short-lived and not dangerous
• It might or might not point to a severe underlying issue. A medical expert will be able to advise you.

Common Causes Of Fainting

• When a person is feeling stressed
• A person is emotionally distressed
• A person is experiencing some form of anxiety
• Fainting might be from a result of extreme pain

  

• If you skip meals, you might feel faint
• When a person gets up too quickly, they can feel faint
• Standing on your feet for long periods of time
• Some prescriptions can cause you to feel faint
• Diabetes especially when the sugar levels drop
• Blood pressure

Symptoms Of Fainting

A person might experience the following before fainting:

• Feeling nauseous
• Light-headedness
• Extreme sweating
• Vision might appear blurred
• Heartbeat is fast or palpitations may occur

Treatment For Fainting

• Fainting is considered a medical crisis, until confirmed otherwise
• When an individual feels like fainting, let them sit down for a while
• If the person is seated, place their head in between their knees
• When an individual faints, place them on their back
• Look to see if the airway is clear and not obstructed
• Make sure you untie any loose clothing to allow proper blood flow
• Lift their feet above the level of their head so blood can flow
• The casualty should return to normal after a few minutes
• Get medical help if the casualty doesn’t return to normal
• Examine to see if the casualty is breathing and if they have a pulse
• If you don’t see any signs of breathing, begin CPR immediately

Prevention For Fainting

• When fainting signs appear, relax and lie down
• Try to eliminate worry and anxiety from your life
• Ask your doctor which of your medications might cause fainting

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