8/05/2008

Fainting in children

A syncope, a lipotimia and epilepsy, causing loss of consciousness. The first occurs when there is a brain disorder irrigation, as a result of trauma, heart or brain injuries. Also by poisoning. A strong emotion can trigger the lipotimia. When the child has recovered, you must have a medical examination.

These are the steps to follow when they happen:

Acosta the child face up with legs about 20 centimeters high. It must be cared c9mo more than two people. It is important to let the air circulate around it. The circles of people, hamper this, pushing the situation to worse conditions.

It should desabrochar the skirt or trousers of the child, so that nothing impedes blood circulation. While you are unconscious, I will refrain from trying never to drink liquids.

In case of convulsions, will be avoided bite the tongue between his teeth by introducing a handkerchief or a small object wrapped in cloth.

Always check if breathing, if not, should be practicing artificial respiration. Once recovered, must remain a few minutes face up.

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