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What is Fainting?
What is Fainting?
Fainting can be described as a brief loss of consciousness and is a common disorder that may affect people of all ages.
Some of the common causes are:
Anxiety
Emotional upset
Stress
Missing meals
Dehydration
Standing up too quickly
Standing up for long periods of time
Existing medical conditions such as Diabetes or Low Blood Pressure
Side effects of medication
How can we help the casualty?
How can we help the casualty?
Provide reassurance
If they are not already on the floor advise/assist them to do so
Advise or assist them to loosen any tight clothing such as collars, ties or belts
If possibility elevate their feet just above hip level by placing an item under their feet/legs Fainting should be classed as a medical emergency until proven otherwise.
The ambulance crew will evaluate the casualty’s medical history along with clinical indicators and base their treatment accordingly.
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