Fainting episode

Assessment of a fainting episode

Important points to observe:

• Symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and general weakness
• Unsteady gait up to brief memory lapses and loss of consciousness (for a few seconds)
• Mögliche Ursachen überprüfen: Zu wenig Nahrung oder Flüssigkeitszufuhr? Langes Stehen? Stress? Hohe Temperaturen?

What measures should you take?

• Stay calm and give the child a sense of security
• Move to a quiet environment and monitor the child continuously
• Ensure fresh air and elevate the child’s legs
• Place a cool cloth on the forehead and loosen tight clothing around the chest and neck
• Offer sugary drinks to children who are awake
• If the symptoms improve, help the child slowly into a sitting position and let them rest for a few more minutes
• If symptoms worsen, such as repeated loss of consciousness, call emergency services 112 immediately