Question

How will you help a person who has fainted?

Answer 1

If someone else faints

Position the person on his or her back. If there are no injuries and the person is breathing, raise the person's legs above heart level — about 12 inches (30 centimeters) — if possible. Loosen belts, collars or other constrictive clothing.

To reduce the chance of fainting again, don't get the person up too quickly. If the person doesn't regain consciousness within one minute, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Check for breathing. If the person isn't breathing, begin CPR. Call 911 or your local emergency number. Continue CPR until help arrives or the person begins to breathe.

If the person was injured in a fall associated with a faint, treat bumps, bruises or cuts appropriately. Control bleeding with direct pressure.

If you feel faint

Lie down or sit down. To reduce the chance of fainting again, don't get up too quickly.

Place your head between your knees if you sit down.

Answer 2

Immediately dial 911 if indeed the individual:

A slow or irregular heartbeat, Have blue lips or a blue complexion, Pain in the chest, Breathing problems, When It's difficult to get up in the morning.

1. Ensure the person's safety

Place the individual on their back, flat., Redirect blood supply to the brain by elevating the person's legs., Tight clothes should be loosening.

2. Attempt to resurrect the individual

Shake the individual hard, tap them quickly, or shout at them. If the victim does not answer, dial 911 as soon as possible and begin CPR if required. If an AED is available, bring it with you and utilize it if you've received training.

3. Switch the person's sides if individuals:

Is there any vomiting or blood in the mouth?

If.....

If feasible, lift the individual's thighs over chest level — about 12 inch (30 cm) — if there are no injuries and the person is breathing. Straps, necklaces, and other restrictive garments should be loosened. Don't bring the individual up too soon if you don't want them to collapse repeatedly.