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Unconsciousness is the state of inability or unawareness to respond as a result of reduced brain stem activity.
What you can do?
- Believe or prevent any obstruction to breathing
- Clear the mouth of debris
- Call emergency if he Does not return to consciousness quickly (within a minute)
- Call emergency if Has fallen down or been injured, especially if bleeding
- Call emergency if Has diabetes
- Call emergency if Has seizures
- Call emergency if Has lost bowel or bladder control
- Do not leave the person alone
- Loosen tight clothing at the neck and waist, and check the pulse at 5 minutes intervals.
- When breathing and pulse are stable, put the person in the recovery position onto his side, with the bent knee on a right angle.
- Call emergency if Feels chest pain, pressure, or discomfort, or has a pounding or irregular heartbeat.
- Call emergency if he Can't speak, has vision problems, or can't move the arms and legs.
Prevention Tips
- Avoid circumstance that causes your blood sugar level gets too low.
- Do not stand in one place too long without moving especially if you are prone to fainting.
- Get enough fluid, particularly in warm weather.
- If you feel like you are about to faint, lie down or sit with your head bent forward between your knees.
- People with known medical conditions, such as diabetes, should always wear a medical alert tag or bracelet.
- substance abuse and alcohol use.
Causes
- Epilepsy
- Heart exhaustion
- Dehydration
- Low blood sugar
- Temporary low blood pressure
- poisoning
- Underactive thyroid
- Serious heart or nervous system problems.
- Your doctor will determine if you need tests.
- Straining during a bowel movement
- Coughing very hard
Complications
The main danger for an unconscious person is choking
Watch this easy to learn video about Helping someone who is unconscious. A man who rescued a woman move her onto their side and tilt their head back.
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