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First Aid Tips
›Asthma
      
›Bleeding
      
›Burn
      
›Choking
      
›CPR
      
›Electric Shock
      
›Epilepsy
      
›Fainting
      
›Fractures
      
›Heart Attack / Angina
      
›Nose Bleeds
      
›Poison
      
›Unconsciousness
      
›Shock
      
›Strains & Sprains
      
›Recovery Position
      
         
        
FAINTING
      
      
Loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood supply to the brain.
      
Identification / look out for:
      
›Loss of consciousness usually temporary.
›Pale, clammy, cold skin.
›Slow pulse

What to do:
      
1. Loosen / remove tight clothing.
      
      
2. Make patient lie down on his back and raise his legs
      
3. Ensure fresh / plenty of air.
      
4. If possible try to ease the patient's fall.
      
5. If patient does not recover in a few minutes seek immediate medical help / ambulance
      
6. Monitor breathing pulse and if required use Recovery Position
      
First Aid Fainting Tips
      
        
      
      
      
      
      
      
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