Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/First aid/Fainting"

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Fainting is a self-correcting, temporary form of shock. It often is the result of a temporary gravitational pooling of the blood as a person stands up. As the person falls, blood again rushes to the head, and the problem is solved. Usually, the serious problems related to fainting are injuries that occur when falling down from the temporary loss of consciousness. Fainting may be caused by stressful situations.

If a person faints (is feels he is about to faint) do the following:

Lay victim down
Elevate feet
Loosen tight clothing
Maintain an open airway

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-Fainting is a self-correcting, temporary form of shock.  It often is the result of a temporary gravitational pooling of the blood as a person stands up.  As the person falls, blood again rushes to the head, and the problem is solved.  Usually, the serious problems related to fainting are injuries that occur when falling down from the temporary loss of consciousness. Fainting may be caused  by  stressful  situations.
+Fainting is a self-correcting, temporary form of shock. It often is the result of a temporary gravitational pooling of the blood as a person stands up. As the person falls, blood again rushes to the head, and the problem is solved. Usually, the serious problems related to fainting are injuries that occur when falling down from the temporary loss of consciousness. Fainting may be caused by stressful situations.
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