Fainting

How does one treat a person who is/has fainted?

Check Resposiveness and normal breathing of victim Check for injuries that may have occurred during the fall Place in the Recovery Position Loosen clothing (Cool them down) Wait it out

When a person is about to faint, what are some of the signs and symptoms that can be apparent in the victim?

Paleness, sweatiness, weakness or dizziness

What is another term for fainting?

Syncope

What is the number one cause for a person fainting?

A Blood Pressure Drop

What is the comparison between Postural and Orthostatic Hypotension?

They are both caused by a sudden change in posture

Define the term in which a person "Blacks out" for a few minutes then comes to.

Fainting

What occurs during Vasovagal Syncope?

The blood pressure drops due to an artery dilation