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Unconsciousness & Poisoning - Coggle Diagram
Unconsciousness & Poisoning
Conditions leading to unconsciousness
Fainting
Fits/Seizures/
Convulsions/Epilepsy
Febrile fits
Alcohol
Drowning
Fainting
Signs and Symptoms of an impending faint
Light headed
Nauseas
Dizzy
Hot or cold flushes
Visual disturbances such as
hazy or darkening of the room
Treatment
If someone feels these symptoms coming
on, immediately lie the person down.
If they become unconscious place
them in the recovery position.
They should regain consciousness quickly
(They are still breathing and have a pulse)
Keep them lying down for a while then
let them sit up slowly before standing up.
Do a full primary & secondary survey
and treat any causes found.
Treat any injuries sustained
during the fainting episode
See general treatement of unconsciousness
Poisoning
Poisons can entre the body by 1 of 4 routes
Mouth
Such as an accidental poisoning when a
child drinks paraffin out of a coke bottle, or
intentionally when a person tries to commit
suicide by taking an overdose of tablets.
Nose
Smoke inhalation from a burning building,
LPG, carbon monoxide
Absorption through the skin
Organophosphate poisons
Injection
Bites & stings (snakes, bees)
or intentional drug abuse.