Fainting - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide
About Fainting Fainting occurs due to the decreased blood supply to the brain A fainting spell is usually very brief It may or may not have medical significance Common Causes Anxiety Emotional upset Stress Severe pain Skipping meals Standing up too fast Standing for a long time in a crowd Some medications Diabetes Blood Pressure Symptoms Before painting, a person may experience the following: Nausea Giddiness Excessive sweating Dim vision Rapid heartbeat or palpitations Treatment Fainting is a medical emergency, till proven otherwise When a person feels faint- Make them sit down or lie down If sitting, position head between knees When a person faints, position him on his back Check to see if airways are clear Restore blood flow by Loosening clothing/belts/collars Elevate feet above head level A patient should become normal within a minute If not, seek medical help Check if breathing/pulse is normal If not,...