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Fainting

 

 
 

Fainting is a sudden, temporary, loss of consciousness.

Common Causes of Fainting

  • Heat Exhaustion
  • Prolonged Standing
  • Stress
  • Dehydration
  • Anxiety Attack
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Certain Medications 

More Serious Causes of Fainting

  • Seizures
  • Heart Arrhythmia
  • Choking
  • Drug or Alcohol use
  • Stroke
  • Heart Attack 

Signs and Symptoms a person May Faint

  • More than expected swaying
  • Face may appear pale
  • Faster than usual pulse rate
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness/light-headedness
  • Loss of balance leading to falls
  • Vision problems 

If the person is feeling faint but has not yet fainted:

  • Have them sit down with their head between their knees or have them lie down,
  • Ask questions to try to identify the cause
  • Ask the person if you want you to call an ambulance    

First Aid if someone has fainted

Call 911 if any of the following occurs:

  • The person is not breathing or moving
  • The person has sustained serious injuries from fainting
  • The person does not regain consciousness within 2 minutes
  • The person is experiencing chest pain
  • The person has a problem with speech of vision.

 First Aid

  • Lie the person down, flat on their back (do not move a person if they sustained any obvious or suspected neck or back injuries)
  • Monitor breathing. If breathing stops, direct someone to call 911 and commence CPR
  • If there is any vomiting or bleeding from the mouth, place the person on their side to prevent choking
  • Slightly elevate their feet 

 

Non-Penetrating Foreign Object in the Eye

  1. DO NOT rub the eye
  2. Blink several times and allow tears to flush out the particle
  3. Use eyewash station, saline solution,k or running tap water to flush the eye out. Have the person use their fingers to keep eye(s) open
  4. For chemical splashes, the eyes must be washed for a minimum of 20 minutes
  5. For chemical splashes, have the person seek professional medical attention after the eye has been thoroughly irrigated. Obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet to provide to the health care provider
  6. For other debris in the eye, following irrigation, place a patch over the eye. Have the person seek medical attention if pain or difficulty with vision persists. 
  7. Seek emergency help right away
  8. Obtain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and provide it to the health care provider 


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