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Shock and Fainting
Both conditions occur when there has been a fall in blood pressure, which reduces the amount of blood and oxygen flowing to the brain.
This leads to feelings of faintness, dizziness, and confusion.
Shock may also occur:
- After any accident, especially when there has been loss of blood.
- After any serious infection which has involved loss of fluids.
- After a serious burn.
- Go pale.
- Become sweaty, cold and clammy.
- Feel dizzy.
- Have a weak, fast pulse.
- Have slow, shallow breathing.
- Have low blood pressure.
- Seem anxious and restless.
- Lose consciousness.
- Lay them down, raising and supporting their legs.
- Make sure the subject is comfortable and warm but not hot.
- Do not give drinks, but moisten their lips if necessary.
- Lay them on their side if there is any bleeding from the mouth or if they are vomiting.
- Call for an ambulance as they will need to be treated by a doctor.
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