Monitor the Person’s Status
Now, your next question would be, what to do after someone faints and they regain consciousness?
The correct thing to do is to make sure that they continue to lie down. Instead of sitting up immediately, give them some time to rest and recover.
Afterward, continue to monitor their status by checking their breathing and pulse rate. If you or someone present knows how to take a blood pressure reading, you may also do that. Assessing their status is an important step because there’s a possibility that the person will collapse again.
If the cause of fainting is due to distressing emotions, try your best to calm the person. On the other hand, if you suspect that an underlying health concern is causing the fainting spells, head to the hospital immediately and consult a doctor.
What You Shouldn’t Do After Someone Faints
Now, let’s talk about the things you shouldn’t do. Remember that you should NEVER:
- Slap or shake them to wake them up. What you may do is tap them on the shoulder and ask “Are you okay?” to see if this will help them regain consciousness.
- Throw water on the patient
- Shout at them
- Give them anything to eat or drink until they are fully conscious
Quick Tips if You Yourself Feel Faint
At this point, you must be wondering: I know what to do after someone faints, but what if I feel faint? If you feel like you’re about to pass out, do the following:
- Lie down with your legs slightly raised. If it’s not possible to lie down at the moment, sit and lower your head between your knees.
- Drink a glass of water.
- Eat something if you feel hungry and lightheaded and do not feel nauseous.
- Practice deep breathing.
Once you feel better, don’t get up immediately and take some time to regain your physical strength.
What to do after someone faints? First, you need to try to catch them to avoid fall injuries. After, help them lie down and check for their vitals. If they are breathing, roll them to their side and continue to monitor their status. If the cause for their fainting is unknown, head to the hospital.
Learn more about First Aid here.