PATIENT WITH FAINTING

Sandy Mejía

OBJECTIVES

Identify the definition of faintness or fainting spells.

Know the main causes.

Recognize the symptoms that may cause syncope.

Determine how to act in an emergency faint.

Implement basic first aid.

Interpreting the severity of the problem and potential consequences if not addressed properly.

WHAT IS FAINTING?

It is the temporary loss of

consciousness due a

decreased flow blood to the

brain, usually an episode of short duration (less than

a couple of minutes) and is followed by a rapid and

complete recovery.

MAIN CAUSES

Effort

Vigorous cough

Emotional Impact

Stay standing for long

Bleeding

Sudden rising from sitting or lying position.

Medications

Alcohol or drugs

Low blood sugar

MAIN CAUSES

Anemia

Seizures

Fatigue

Anxiety

Heart Disease

Severe dehydration

Poor feeding

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS

Nausea

Excessive sweating

Pallor

Impaired vision

Irregular pulse

Shortness of breath

Chest pressure

WHAT TO DO IF A PERSON FAINTS?

1. Maintain patency of the airway

2. Ensure that breathes and has a pulse

3. Lie down and elevate your legs

4. Loosen clothing and objects

5. Keep it for a few minutes lying in the shade

6. Wait until you are conscious

WHAT TO DO IF A PERSON FAINTS?

WHAT TO DO IF A PERSON FAINTS?

When the victim vomits, you must turn to the

side to prevent choking.

In case the inspection and care of the victim airway

blockage and lack of pulse, begin rescue breathing

mouth to mouth and heart massage, in addition to

the emergency call.

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID?

1. Pour water over the head of the unconscious.

2. Put the victim's head on a pillow, which can

obstruct breathing.

3. Give food or drink to an unconscious person. Do

this until you regain consciousness.

4. Providing alcohol to who is recovering from a

swoon, as it may worsen their situation.

WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE THE PERSON TO

THE HOSPITAL?

1. When it has stopped breathing and heartbeat of

the patient.

2. The individual does not regain consciousness

quickly.

3. If you are a pregnant.

4. If you are over 50 years.

5. If you have diabetes.

6. If you have had seizures or loss of bowel control.

7. When the faints are frequent

8. When there are visual disturbances, inability to

move, loss of speech or chest discomfort.

THANKS!!!