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Fainting

Fainting Fainting is the temporary loss of consciousness followed by the return to full wakefulness.

Causes of Fainting Heart fails to pump the blood The blood vessels don't have enough tone to maintain blood pressure to deliver the blood to the brain There is not enough blood or fluid within the blood vessels Dehydration

Treatment ABC Lay the person flat on his or her back. Elevate the person's legs to restore blood flow to the brain. Loosen tight clothing.

Impaired Consciousness

Unconsciousness Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities

AVPU scale Check for casualty’s level of response A-alert V-voice Able to answer questions and follow commands V-voice Response to voice prompt P-pain Casualty is responsive to pain stimulus (trapezes squeeze) U-unresponsive Immediately call 995 ambulance

Causes of Unconsciousness Any major illness or injury Substance abuse and alcohol use

How to Treat Unconsciousness ABC Lay the person flat on his or her back. Elevate the person's legs to restore blood flow to the brain. Loosen tight clothing.

How to Treat Unconsciousness Do NOT give an unconscious person any food or drink. Do NOT leave the person alone. Do NOT place a pillow under the head of an unconscious person. Do NOT slap an unconscious person's face or splash water on the face to try to revive him.

What is Shock? Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the circulatory system fails and vital organs are deprived of oxygen. It requires immediate emergency treatment to prevent permanent organ damage and death.

Causes of Shock Severe loss of body fluids Heart attacks Infections Lack of certain hormones Low blood sugar Severe allergic reaction Drug overdose Spinal cord injury Hypothermia

Signs and Symptoms of Shock Pale, cold, clammy skins; sweating Slow capillary refill Weakness or dizziness Nausea Thirst Rapid, shallow breathing

Types of Shock Neurogenic Shock Cardiogenic Shock Injury or trauma to the nervous system Cardiogenic Shock Damage to heart muscle; heart unable to pump effectively

Types of Shock Haemorrhagic Shock Anaphylactic Shock Severe bleeding or loss of body fluid from trauma, burns, surgery, or dehydration from severe nausea and vomiting Anaphylactic Shock Results from reaction to substance to which patient is hypersensitive or allergic

How to treat Shock Treat any possible cause of shock that is diagnosed. Lay casualty on ground Elevate legs to improve blood circulation Loosen tight clothing at the neck, chest and waist area to reduce constriction. Keep casualty warm by covering he/her body with coats or blankets.