3.2.7. First Aid by fainting and unconsciousness

The fainting usually lasts not longer than a minute. Unconsciousness lasts longer than a minute between
15 to 30 minutes. The muscles of The affected person become weak. The first few minutes decide about
life and death. It is important to induce first aid before The emergency arrives. The caregiver should take
urgent measure. At first of all, The caregiver have to turn the shoulder carefully, if the affected person is
sponsive. Next, he/she should clear the airways. It is important to move the head back and rise the chin.
In this position, the caregiver can also check up the breathing. Breathing can also be hecked by listening,
hearing and feeling but Not longer than 10 econds. If there is no breathing detected, the circulatory arrest
can be assumed. The caregiver have to start the heart–lung massage. If breathing is normal, the affected
person should be placed in the recovery position on the left side, that no stomach contents enter the trac
hea and block breathing.