This is due to insufficient
blood supply to the brain. Fainting can be caused by the following: excessive
loss of blood, pain, standing the same position for a long time, emotional
upset, exhaustion, hot stuffy atmosphere and shock.
blood supply to the brain. Fainting can be caused by the following: excessive
loss of blood, pain, standing the same position for a long time, emotional
upset, exhaustion, hot stuffy atmosphere and shock.
Cold clammy skin, pale
face, white lips, unconsciousness, rapid and feeble pulse.
face, white lips, unconsciousness, rapid and feeble pulse.
First Aid Treatment
·
Remove tight clothing from the neck, chest and
waist.
Remove tight clothing from the neck, chest and
waist.
·
If unconscious, place victim in prone position.
If unconscious, place victim in prone position.
·
Open the window if victim is indoors.
Open the window if victim is indoors.
