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Fainting

It is the loss of consciousness for a short time

Main cause of fainting

Reduced supply of blood rich in oxygen and food to the brain

Conditions that can lead to fainting

 Anxiety

 Extreme fear

 Extreme sorrow (sad news)

 Prolonged hunger

 Heavy body exercises

First Aid

 Put the victim in open air.

 Remove tight clothes around the neck and chest to enable

the victim get enough oxygen.

 Raise the legs of the victim higher than the head, to allow

blood flow faster to the brain.

 Don’t allow the victim to be over crowded

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