Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

6 Medical Emergencies

Fainting Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. It can happen for many reasons. No matter what the cause, the treatment is the same.

Fainting Assessment and First Aid Scene Assessment – Scene Safety Activate 911/Get Help/Get First Aid Kit/Get AED Primary Assessment

ABC’s - Treat life threats Ensure an open airway Secondary Assessment

patient that fainted

• Obtain patient history

Ongoing Care/Transport

• Monitor LOC and ABCs • Document heart rate • Place patient in recovery position • Cover the patient to keep them warm • Reassure the patient • Allow patient to rest and recover Hand-Off and Documentation Get medical help for any patient that remains unconscious, monitor patients closely, seek medical help if their condition does not improve quickly

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