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If you have a history of fainting and have been seen by a medical professional, follow your doctor's instructions for how to prevent fainting episodes. For example, if you know the situations that cause you to faint, avoid or change them.
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If a person faints while sitting, the body weight should be supported and the head positioned between the knees. If a person faints while standing, the individual should be carefully lowered to the ground and the legs elevated.
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Most of the time, a person who faints ends up lying on the floor. If this happens, the patient should be rolled onto his or her back.
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If the patient has no discernable pulse or respiration, the nurse and all available personnel immediately start cardiopulmonary resuscitation and summon help. The nurse and respiratory technician must ensure adequate oxygenation.
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