How do you position a person's body after fainting?

Answer 1

When a person faints, they remain unconcious. The persons fainting can be unknown so placing them in certain positions such as on their side will prevent choking in the person vomits. Also, bringing the person legs to their chest can allow easier blood flow through the heart, allowing oxygen to flow throughout the body better and faster. Sometimes, laying the person flat is recommended because the head and heart remain at the same level.

Answer 2

1. Immediately check vital signs.

   Do this by putting the victim on their back (if they do not have any other injuries). Tip their head back slightly, and listen for 5 seconds for breathing.

   Then check their heart rate, using two fingers. Put your pointer and middle finger on their wrist and count to 10.

If Victim is not breathing or no pulse (or other major injuries)...

1. IMMEDIATELY call 911, or have someone else call 911.
2. Stay with the victim. Start to preform CPR. Ask someone to bring an AED.
3. Clear tables or desks near the victim, (in case of a seizure following the fainting spell). If you are currently preforming CPR ask someone else to do this.
4. Continue to preform CPR until you are relieved by someone else, the AED arrives, victim is revived, or the ambulance arrives, and they relieve you.

If Victim is breathing...

1. Clear tables or desks near the victim, (in case of a seizure following the fainting spell).
2. Gently tap victim to wake the up, if they have not. If this person is unconscious for more than 5 minutes, call 911!
3. Use a washcloth to gently clean their face. Sometimes aromas can also awaken people who have fainted.

I would suggest to become certified in General First Aidand CPR/AED Adult and Children with the Red Cross. They will more in depth go through video procedures and fully instruct you step by step. I have given you a few hints, but the full course cannot be explained in this answer.

For extended information of what to do in other situations:

go to www.redcross.org

Answer 3

I would definately try to catch them if possible to break their fall and prevent a head injury. Keep them still and don't try to move them until it has been determined that it is safe to move them or they are in danger where they have passed out.

1. Check their pulse, check whether or not they are breathing on their own and their mouth to make sure nothing is blocking their breathing. If they are breathing and all else is normal, elevate their legs until they regain consciousness. Once they are conscious, ask if they have any health problems or medications that they need. Stay with them until they are alert and conscious and able to function without passing out. Give assistance if they need any additional help or call someone in their behalf. If they appear to be need of additional assistance, call 911.

Or...

1. If they are not breathing and their airways are clear and they have a pulse, immediately begin CPR. Call for help or better to have someone else call for help while you continue CPR.
2. If there is not a pulse, locate a portable automated external defibrillators or AED, prepare the patient and follow the instructions. Have someone look for medical alert information. Relay all information to paramedics when they arrive.

Answer 4

lay them on a flat surface on their back and elevate their feet at least 6 inches so the blood could flow back to their head