Partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings
What is syncope
100
Dizziness, nausea
What are possible signs that someone might faint?
100
Check the scene for danger
What is the first thing to check if someone is having a seizure?
100
Beginning, middle and end
What do all seizures have?
200
pregnancy
pain
heat
dehydration
not eating enough
standing in one position too long
traumatic information
What are causes of fainting (syncope)?
200
If you have epilepsy, take your medication regularily.
What is one way to prevent a seizure?
200
Check to make sure the ABCs are present
What is important to monitor if someone has fainted or has had a seizure?
200
Around 60 million people in the world suffer from these.
What are seizures?
300
Syncope
What is another name for fainting?
300
A sense of urgency to get to safety.
What is a possible sign/symptom of seizures?
300
If the person doesn't wake up in a few minutes and/ or has signs/ symptoms of a serious condition such as injuries, abnormally coloured skin or difficulty breathing
What is a reason to call 911?
300
Brain tumors, bleeding in the brain & stroke from blocked arteries
What are the risks of having a seizure?
400
A temporary alteration in brain function that may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances or a combination of signs and symptoms.
What is a seizure?
400
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, tasting or smelling
something that isn't there)
What is a sign/symptom of a seizure?
400
Once you have checked the ABCs and you have completed your secondary check, you should move an unconscious person into this position.
What is the recovery position?
400
No longer than 5 minutes.
What length of time can a seizure go on before it is considered an emergency?
500
Head injuries
fever
certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy
poisons (such as drugs)
drug or alcohol withdrawl
heat stroke
infection
certain video games or other audivisual stimulation that involves flashing
What are causes of seizures?
500
Appearance of daydreaming
What is a sign/symptom of a seizure?
500
moving furniture
protecting the person's head with blankets
keeping other dangers away from the person
What are ways to protect someone who is having a seizure?
500
Memory loss, writing or cognitive difficulty & bruising
What are some of the possible after effects of seizures?