4. loss of consciousness
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DISORDERS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS
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Recovery Position
Unconscious patient who is breathing shouldbe placed in a recovery position.
The recovery position prevents the tongue
from blocking the throat The head is lower than the rest of the body,
liquids can drain from the mouth reducing therisks of the casualty inhaling the stomachcontent
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FAINTING
Temporary loss of normal blood supply to thebrain.
Standing still for a long time,
Sudden change of position,
Injury (often minor).
An unpleasant sight.
Causes:
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FAINTING
Giddiness.
Blurred vision.
Weakness.Hot and Cold feeling.
Yawning.
Temporary loss of consciousness.
Slow, weak pulse.
Pale, cold, clammy skin and sweating.
Recognition:
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FAINTING
Lay the casualty down with legs
raised and head and body flat.
Loosen tight clothing.
Check for injury or illness.
Treatment:
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FAINTING
Treatment:
After recovery:
Let the casualty rest for some minutes beforemoving.
Make sure that casualty has plenty of fresh air.
Reassure casualty.
Help casualty to sit up gradually.
Look for and treat any injury that has beensustained through falling.
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FAINTING
Treatment:
If casualty does not regain consciousnessquickly, performABCcheck, and be readyto resuscitate if necessary.
Place casualty in the recovery position.
Dial for an Ambulance.
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The AVPU classification of level of
responsiveness stands for:
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EXAMINING AND TREATING
AN UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY
AIM OF TREATMENT:
To maintain an open airway.
To assess and record the level ofresponse.
To treat any associated injuries.
To arrange for urgent removal to hospital,
if necessary.
To gather and retain any circumstantial
evidence of the cause of the condition.
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EXAMINING AND TREATING
AN UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY
AIM OF TREATMENT:
DO NOTattempt to give anything by mouth.
DO NOTmove the casualty unnecessarily.
DO NOTleave the casualty unattended at
any time.
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Treatment:
Check for ABC and give CPR if necessary.
Stop any bleeding.
Place in recovery position.
If casualty is conscious, support him or
her in a comfortable position.
Monitor and record breathing, pulse and
level of response every ten minutes.
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