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Health Tip: If Someone Faints

(HealthDay News) -- Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness, typically caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain. If you see someone faint, the U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends that you:

Check to be sure the person is still breathing, is not injured or bleeding, and has regained consciousness quickly. If not, call 911 immediately.
Loosen clothing around the person's neck.
Have the person lie down in a cool, quiet place for at least 10 to 15 minutes after regaining consciousness, or if he can't lie down, have him sit with his head below the shoulders, between his knees.
Prop up the person's feet about a foot above the level of the heart.
If the person has vomited, turn him on his side to prevent choking.

-- Diana Kohnle