People
faint for many reasons but the question is always should I call 911
or not.
The first decision point is "does the person lose
consciousness?". After they they can they respond to you? If not
you should call 911 immediately and check their breathing and if
necessary start CPR.
If they are conscious then we need to
determine what happened. There is always a reason for the fainting.
One of the easiest ways to determine this is asking SAMPLE
questions.
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past Medical History
Last Meal
Events leading up to the fainting
By
gathering this information you should be able to determine what
caused the fainting. If not then the person should be checked by a
Physician. If the person has a serious medical condition then they
also should be seen by a Doctor.
Remember, when in doubt
call 911.
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