First aid by symptoms mobile
Fainting
What to do
– Temporary loss of conciousness
– Pale skin
– Slow pulse
What to do
– Ensure the casualty is lying on their back. Raise their legs and loosen any tight clothing.
– Make sure the casulaty has some fresh air by opening a window.
IMPORTANT
– If unconciousness lasts longer than a few minutes, call an ambulance and monitor casualty’s breathing and pulse until help arrives.
NEVER
– Place someones’ head between their knee if they feel faint. If they do faint, their head is likely to hit the ground as they fall.
