What To Do If Somebody FAINTS! AKA All About VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE!

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In this episode, you will join Dr. Aronowitz and his team to learn WHAT TO DO if somebody near you FAINTS! The medical term for this is VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE!

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[YoungBUG]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! This happened to my 30 week pregnant wife today and scared the shit out of me. hasn't happened to her in many years before we even met so I wasn't sure what to expect. All this well, I got her up and called medical personal. Her and the baby are fine! Thanks for the knowledge to make this an easy experience for me if this ever happens again in the future! GOD BLESS!

[Swingby-getHigh]

My co-worker is also a veterinarian and was telling me a really graphic and sad story about a dog last friday, and I passed out and threw up. They called the ambulance because they thought i had a seizure, and now im embarrassed to go back.

[johnnytacokleinschmidt]

Your staff look like fun people to work with all day long!

[donnakarnisky]

My son cut his thumb last week and while I was cleaning it I saw him dripping sweat and his arm felt chilled. Knew what was coming next. I laid him on the floor of the bathroom (eww) but next he was saying he was nauseous so I knew I made the right choice. We used frozen veggies and opened the window. I'll know next time to elevate the legs not just the cut. Lol. Thanks!

[SamChatterjee]

It happened to me today for the first time. I wasn't laid flat on the ground when I got dizzy and I thought the lightheadedness will disappear on it's own, which was a big mistake.
So I fainted on the chair, and luckily the nurse was strong enough to prevent me from sliding down from the chair and hurting myself. The next thing I remember was two nurses holding my legs, while one sprinkled water on my face.

[ctxbikergirl]

My cardiologist said that not everyone has NCS. They did a tilt table test on me and it was a high positive for NCS. I have symptoms daily from it. I don’t always pass out, but I have passed out many many times. Keeping the head safe is correct because I ended up with a TBI from passing out. Unfortunately, during that episode the symptoms came on too suddenly and I had no time to react, so you don’t always have time to take these steps. But I learned from that experience and now the second I feel any symptoms I get on the floor. I didn’t know about lifting the legs to help restore blood flow, I’ll make sure to do that next time. Thanks!

[LeeXiaoMei]

Jeez Doc you and your team are so funny 😂 I love you guys. I actually suffer with this affliction quite frequently (every time I go to the doctor) so I figure it must be a phobia thing and apologize each time it happens. But they are so used to it now they basically do the appointment at Dr Horowitz with me lying down LOLOL

[derrikawright]

This happened to me while working and I was about 30 weeks along as well. I was supporting someone while they were grocery shopping in a Food Lion. Afterwards, I was so embarrassed and didn't return to that FL for atleast 3 years. The main office called my emergency contact and everyone freaked out. 911 was called and I had to stay overnight at the hospital. It was basically a perfect storm they said from being dehydrated and my bp dropping. The only other times this has happened is when I've donated plasma. There is a note now saying to not even call and ask me to donate lol.

[DFPFTW]

Okay okay okay my whimp ass almost fainted at the dermatologist over a thumbing needle

[jojothetasmaniansassmonkey]

This happened to me for the first time upon first learning what a vasectomy was during my freshman year health class back when I was 14 or so. On one slide we saw a brief animation depicting what the procedure entailed, at which point I proceeded to passed out and fall to the floor. An ambulance was called. Fun times!

[theOmKumar]

Tips for Managing Vasovagal Response:

Stay Hydrated:

Ensure adequate fluid intake, especially in hot weather, to prevent dehydration, a common trigger for vasovagal responses.

Avoid Prolonged Standing:If possible, avoid standing for extended periods.

If unavoidable, periodically tighten thigh, glute, and abdomen muscles. Additionally, clench your fists and toes to promote blood circulation.

Controlled Breathing:

Practice controlled breathing to help manage stress and maintain composure.

Inhale deeply for 4 seconds.
Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
Exhale slowly for 4 seconds.

[redhunt]

Any excercise or practice to prevent vasovagal attack because whenever I see blood it kind of triggers and after a few minutes of time I start fainting some times it turns into very shameful moment for me
Please help

[IVodkaz]

Lay down on your back, raise your feet in the air and keep them there or do leg raises. It worked for me today while getting a needle.

[mindigeneralao]

I've been experiencing this more often in last 2 years but can't pin point the trigger. Sometimes it's like you said, it happens for no reason at all. I am on 10mg Lexipro so it could be anxiety. It comes on while I'm at work and in a sitting position, but I don't feel as though I'm having high anxiety in that particular moment. It does comes on slow and I am able to recognize the symptoms and lay down right away. It passes but is still a very uncomfortable feeling. Especially when trying to just get through my days work. Thanks for you explanation and tips regarding the matter.

[KathRob]

Where’s that next video on fainting vs other low bp causes? Lol

[RaquelHernandez-oltv]

I had an episode today when a nurse was packing an abscess.

[svalerie]

I did not faint but was on the verge of fainting if intervention had not taken place. Let me know if these symptoms resonate with you. Donated whole blood for the first time and towards the end of it I started not feeling so well. Blurred vision and the room getting darker, hot, sweaty, clammy, feeling lightheaded suddenly, a wave of panic rushed over me. Immediately they adjusted my head to lie all the way flat down and my legs still elevated so the blood would rush to my head. They placed ice packs on my chest and back and that was very soothing. They told me to keep my eyes open and to snack on some pretzels and drink some water if I wanted. The staff was awesome, super quick and attentive but truthfully the best thing was simply there reassurance that everything was going to be okay and that this was completely normal and can happen to first time donors. Unsure what triggered my vasavagal syncope. Im not afraid of needles or blood. I ate breakfast and ate right before and during. Stayed hydrated. My iron level checked out great and if anything, my blood pressure was slightly elevated as I was anxious. Hopefully this traumatic first time experience won't discourage me to donate in the future.

[jivebunny]

I'm lucky if I get any warning at all. I usually get VS as a bad reaction to local anesthetics.

[alloverdaplace]

I get this ALOT ! Like way too much most of my life...one time i lost control of my bowels 😭

[amjithhakkeem]

Hi, there, i am a nursing student, i have a problem that i feel fainting whenever i see surgical procedures and excessive bleeding, plz anyone suggest a solution