Fainting

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Care for fainting

-position person on back lying flat and raise legs 12 inches - loosen any tight clothing -check breathing -if person vomits put them in recovery position

Definition

a temporary loss of consciousness by a temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain

signs and symptoms

can occur with or without warning pale, cool, moist skin, sweaty, then unresponsive and collapses

What can cause fainting?

stress, standing for long periods of time, pain, specific medical conditions like rapid or irregular heartbeat


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