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Unconsciousness, First Aid

Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the condition?

First aid is the treatment that is usually provided when someone is unconscious.

Check for signs of circulation, such as normal breathing, coughing, or movement in response to stimulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR.

Contact the emergency medical system immediately.

If a spinal cord injury is suspected, avoid moving the person except to assist breathing. If the victim is unable to breathe, gently logroll him or her into a position so that rescue breathing can be started.

Gently restrain the victim if he or she becomes agitated.

Protect the victim from injury if seizures occur.

Keep the victim warm.

Stay with the victim until medical help arrives.

Try to get the victim to eat or drink something sweet upon regaining consciousness if he or she appears to have low blood sugar.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

Rolling a person with a spinal cord injury can worsen the damage. Therefore, it is important to move the victim only as needed to assist with breathing.

What happens after treatment for the condition?

The emergency medical system should be contacted immediately, and the person will be transported to the emergency department for care.

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