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initions and Fainting is a short period when a person stops responding for less than a min-
Key Facts ute and then seems fine. This is usually caused by not enough blood going to
the brain. Seconds before fainting, he may feel dizzy.
Actions
Fainting often occurs when the person
Stands without moving for a long time, especially if the weather is hot
Has a heart condition
Suddenly stands after squatting or bending down
Receives bad news
Follow these steps if a person is dizzy but still responds:
Ste p Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe.
3 Help the person lie flat on the floor.
If the person doesn't improve or stops responding, phone your
emergency response number (or 911).
If a person faints and then starts to respond:
Step Action
1
Ask the person to continue to lie flat on the floor until he can sit up
2 and feels normal.
3 If the person fell, look for injuries caused by the fall.
Phone your emergency response number (or 911).
6. Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar
What You In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for low blood
Will Learn sugar in a person with diabetes.
Definitions and Diabetes is a disease that affects levels of sugar in the blood. Too much or too
Key Facts little sugar causes problems. In this course, we're going to address low blood
sugar, which can cause someone's behavior to change.
Some diabetics take insulin. Too much insulin can also cause low blood sugar.
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Key Facts ute and then seems fine. This is usually caused by not enough blood going to
the brain. Seconds before fainting, he may feel dizzy.
Actions
Fainting often occurs when the person
Stands without moving for a long time, especially if the weather is hot
Has a heart condition
Suddenly stands after squatting or bending down
Receives bad news
Follow these steps if a person is dizzy but still responds:
Ste p Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe.
3 Help the person lie flat on the floor.
If the person doesn't improve or stops responding, phone your
emergency response number (or 911).
If a person faints and then starts to respond:
Step Action
1
Ask the person to continue to lie flat on the floor until he can sit up
2 and feels normal.
3 If the person fell, look for injuries caused by the fall.
Phone your emergency response number (or 911).
6. Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar
What You In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for low blood
Will Learn sugar in a person with diabetes.
Definitions and Diabetes is a disease that affects levels of sugar in the blood. Too much or too
Key Facts little sugar causes problems. In this course, we're going to address low blood
sugar, which can cause someone's behavior to change.
Some diabetics take insulin. Too much insulin can also cause low blood sugar.
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