What to do when someone faints but is still breathing?

If someone else faints

1. Position the person on his or her back. If there are no injuries and the person is breathing, raise the person’s legs above heart level — about 12 inches (30 centimeters) — if possible.
2. Check for breathing. If the person isn’t breathing, begin CPR.

How long can you be unconscious after fainting?

Most people who faint stay out a few seconds to less than a minute. If the person is unconscious for a longer time, call 911.

What is the difference between collapse and faint?

You may collapse to the floor and may have a brief period of twitching while collapsed. Fainting is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension), which results in less blood flow to the brain.

How do you wake up someone who passed out?

Drinking too much, too fast increases blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Too much alcohol in the bloodstream is called alcohol poisoning. It can cause a person to pass out….To try to wake them up:

1. Call their name.
2. Shake their shoulders.
3. Pinch them — hard.
4. Rub their sternum with your knuckles.

Should you sleep after fainting?

It is recommended that you lay the person down and elevate their feet. Most people will recover quickly after fainting once they lay down because more blood can flow to your brain.

What can you do to prevent fainting?

Sip water throughout the day.

Eat MORE salt.

Don’t drink alcohol outside your home unless you’re at a friend’s house or in a protected environment.

Sleep with your head raised up slightly and your feet elevated.

Eat small and frequent meals.

Do steady cardiovascular exercise every day.

Wear support stockings if you have to stand up for a long time.

What should you do when someone faints?

What to do when someone faints. If you see a person fainting, try to prevent a fall. Place person in a lying-down position with face up and head at body level. Elevate legs to slightly above level of rest of the body. (Use pillow, coat, blanket, etc.) Loosen collar or any tight clothing that might interfere with breathing.

When should you worry about fainting?

Fainting or feeling like you might faint. If you are suffering from a cold and you begin to feel lightheaded or dizzy, or if you actually faint, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Why do I faint when I get blood taken?

During the blood collection process, blood volume decreases, causing a sudden drop in blood pressure. This sudden drop causes some people to pass out while they give blood. Sudden decreases in blood sugar level also cause fainting during blood donation. “Men’s Health” magazine indicates that blood donation also has an emotional component.