Unconsciousness





Unconsciousness can be caused by many injuries and medical conditions which include:

Head Injury

Asphyxia

Electrocution

Certain Poisons

Duration can vary greatly from minutes to several years, but the first aid treatment
is standard:

What to do:

Check for danger to yourself - assess the scene
Check responsivness, shake the casualty.
Send for an Ambulance


Proceed to the A.B.C procedure.

If A.B.C is present and there is no Spinal Injury use Recovery Position.

If A.B.C. is NOT PRESENT use CPR
Try to determine the cause of Unconsciousness and report it to medics.
Do not :
Allow any person who has been unconscious to continue without seeking medical help.


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