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- Help the person lie down.
- If the person is unconscious, roll them on their side. Check they are breathing and that they have a pulse.
- If possible, elevate the person’s feet above the height of their head.
- If the fainting episode was brought on by heat, remove or loosen clothes, and try to cool the person down.
- Assess the person for any potential injuries if they have fallen.
Scenario | Fainting
- Help the person lie down.
- If the person is unconscious, roll them on their side. Check they are breathing and that they have a pulse.
- If possible, elevate the person’s feet above the height of their head.
- If the fainting episode was brought on by heat, remove or loosen clothes, and try to cool the person down.
- Assess the person for any potential injuries if they have fallen.