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Fainting

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FAINTING

BY NICKY BERTULFO

CAUSES

  • Dehydration
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Shock
  • Drugs or Alcohol

FAINTING

  • Sudden loss of consciousness
  • Occurs when there's a lack of blood flow to the brain

SYMPTOMS

  • Dizziness/Feeling lightheaded
  • Confusion, Nausea, Sweating
  • Sudden trouble hearing, Messed up vision
  • Flushed, Weakness, Shaking
  • Headache, Shortness of breath

FIRST AID SOLUTIONS

  • Lay the body out flat
  • Elevate their legs; optional
  • If not breathing, start CPR and call 911
  • If their first time fainting call 911