1. Fainting First Aid
Mahmoud Maharmeh

2. Fainting A faint (syncope) is a temporary loss of consciousness.
Fainting occur when there deficient blood flowing to the brain.
The victim becomes unconscious, and the unconsciousness state is usually brief.

3. The fainter can fall down because of the loss of skeletal muscle control, this may cause:
Bone fractures
Bleeding

4. Causes of Fainting Emotional and/or physical shock Dehydration Pain
Overexertion
Heart diseases
Sudden changes in body position (most common in the elderly)
Insufficient fluid and food intake (hypoglycemia).

5. Signs and Symptoms of Fainting:
Dizziness and Weakness
Sweating
Blurred vision, seeing spots
Headache
Sensation that the room is moving
Ringing in the ears
Nausea, vomiting
Paleness of the face
Tingling or numbness of fingertips and around lips

6. Assessment of Fainting:
Was the victim injured when they fell(wounds)
Is the victim showing any signs of shock
Has the victim had a recent head injury
Has he/she fainted recently
Is she pregnant
Is she/he breathing correctly/normally
Does she/he has a history of heart disease
Is the victim properly fed and hydrated

7. First aid of Fainting: 1. Check for safety
2. Assess the victims' pulse, If absent call 911 then start CPR.
3. Call 911 if the victim:
 Has blue lips or face
 An irregular or slow heartbeat
 Chest pain
 Experiences unusual symptoms, such as
 Is difficult to awaken
 Is old
 Hit his or her head when fainting
 Faints more than once in a month
 Is pregnant
 Has a heart condition

8. First aid of Fainting:
4. If you suspect a head, neck, or spinal injury get medical help as soon (call 911) as possible and do not move the victim unless there is threat to safety. 5. Lay the victim flat on his or her back and elevate the victim's legs above the heart level to restore blood flow to the brain. Or has the victim sit with her/his head placed down between her/his knees.

9. First aid of Fainting:
6. Loosen any tight clothing and jewelry. 7. turn the victim onto her/his side. 8. Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink 9. If the victim does not regain consciousness within 2 minutes call 911 or drive her/him to the emergency 10. Stay with the victim until the victim is fully recovered.