Fainting

This is a short-time loss of consciousness due to a temporary insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.

This is a short-time loss of consciousness due to a temporary insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain. The common reason for fainting is a sudden drop in blood pressure, which slows blood flow and oxygen to the brain.

COMMON CAUSES OF FAINTING ARE:

•             Heat

•             Pain 

•             Distress

•             The sight of blood or anxiety and hyperventilating

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Brief periods where the person seems unresponsive; are often followed by a fall to the ground.
• Slow pulse
• Pale, cold skin
• Sweating.

First Aid for Fainting

• Check for signs of other injuries like bleeding, etc., and treat appropriately.
• Ensure the environment is safe for the individual and ensure all harmful objects are removed.
• Lay the person on their back, flat.
• Raise their legs to improve blood flow to their brain.
• Ensure the area is well-ventilated.

Once alert, reassure the casualty and assist them to stand up slowly. 

NOTE: If fainting occurs frequently, there is an urgent need for a medical investigation to check for underlying causes.

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