First Aid: Fainting

What is fainting?

• Temporarily teleporting to another dimension

• Shock

• Temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain

• Taking a nap

What are possible causes of fainting?

• Fracture

• Cardiac arrest

• Heart rhythm problems

• Stroke

What are the signs of fainting?

• Brief loss of consciousness

• Pale skin

• Giddiness

• Event history

What are the treatment principles of fainting?

• Maintain open airway

• Improve blood flow to the brain

• Treat secondary injuries

• Early evacuation

Should you pour water on a casualty who fainted?

• Yes

• No

In which situations should you call 995 for a casualty who has fainted?

• Casualty does not regain consciousness briefly after fainting

• Casualty fainted without obvious cause

• Casualty complains of chest pain; shortness of breath, weakness on one side of body.

• Casualty fainted because they realized it was Monday