Fainting Treatment

Call 911 if the person:

• Has blue lips or face
• An irregular or slow heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Is difficult to awaken
• Acts confused

1. Make the Person Safe

• Lay the person flat on their back.
• Elevate the person's legs to restore blood flow to the brain.
• Loosen tight clothing.

2. Try to Revive the Person

• Shake the person vigorously, tap briskly, or yell.
• If the person doesn't respond, call 911 immediately and start CPR if necessary.
• If an AED is available, bring it by the person and use it if you have been trained on its use.

3.Turn the Person on Their Side if They:

• Is vomiting or bleeding from the mouth

4. Do Home Care for Simple Fainting

• If the person is alert, give fruit juice, especially if the person has not eaten in more than 6 hours or has diabetes.
• Stay with the person until they are fully recovered.

5. Call a Health Care Provider

See a healthcare provider right away if the person:

• Hit their head when fainting
• Faints more than once in a month
• Is pregnant or has a heart condition or other serious illness
• Experiences unusual symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, blurred vision, or difficulty talking