In this video, we look at how you treat a patient who has fainted or someone who may faint. When safely on the floor, raise their legs 30 cm to help blood get back to their vital organs.
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Fainting
Fainting is a common cause of a patient losing consciousness. It is caused by a lack of blood to the brain. This can be caused by anxiety, hunger, pregnancy, stress, worry, tiredness, standing for long periods, too hot or after receiving local anaesthetic containing adrenaline. If a patient is lying flat, there are much less […]