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How should you manage a person that has fainted and is unconscious?
First aid treatment for a person who has fainted includes:
- Help the person lie down.
- If the person is unconscious, roll them on their side.
- If possible, elevate the person’s feet above the height of their head.
What do you do if someone is unconscious?
First Aid Guide
- Check the person’s airway, breathing, and circulation.
- If you do not think there is a spinal injury, put the person in the recovery position: Position the person lying face up. Turn the person’s face toward you.
- Keep the person warm until emergency medical help arrives.
What can you do to help someone who is unconsciousness has fainted or has a concussion?
Gently tilt the victim’s head back, lifting the chin. This will help air get through the nose and mouth. Put your ear to the person’s mouth to make sure you can hear breathing. If the victim is not breathing, call 911 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
How will you manage a patient of sudden collapse explain each step?
Start CPR: 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths. Continue CPR until the patient starts breathing or until help arrives. As soon as possible, attach an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the patient and follow the voice prompts.
What should you do if someone is unconscious in the hospital?
If you see a person who has become unconscious, take these steps: Check whether the person is breathing. If they’re not breathing, have someone call 911 or your local emergency services immediately and prepare to begin CPR. If they’re breathing, position the person on their back.
What should you do if you faint during a heart attack?
A cool drink of water can also be beneficial. It’s a good idea to try to remember what caused you to faint, and to talk to a doctor if you believe you have an underlying medical problem. During his time as a cardiologist, Dr. Robert Harizi has learned that each patient is truly unique and often needs individualized therapy.
What happens if you give CPR to an unconscious person?
A person who received CPR while unconscious may have broken or fractured ribs from the chest compressions. The doctor will X-ray the chest and treat any fractures or broken ribs before the person leaves the hospital. Choking can also occur during unconsciousness.
When is it too late to give first aid to a patient?
If the patient is unconscious probably too late. As the body temperature rises too high then perspiration stops – the body is hot, but not wet – and death is inevitable, complicated by intractable seizures. First aid is cool the patient down any way possible – meaning ice.