What to do if a child faints is:
In most cases, fainting is relatively common and does not mean a serious problem, however, if the child does not regain consciousness after 3 minutes, it is important to call an ambulance to be evaluated by health professionals.
- When the child regains consciousness and wakes up.
- It is very important to calm him and lift him slowly.
- Starting to sit first and only after a few minutes.
- Rising.
During this process, the child may feel more tired and without energy, so it is possible to put some sugar under the tongue so that it melts and swallows, increasing the energy available and facilitating recovery.
Over the next 12 hours, it’s also important to be aware of behavioral changes and even possible new blackouts. If this happens, you should go to the hospital to try to identify the cause and start the most appropriate treatment.
Most commonly, the child faints due to a drop in blood pressure, making it difficult for blood to reach the brain. This pressure drop can occur when the child does not drink enough water, plays in the sun for a long time, is in a closed environment or has risen very quickly after sitting for a long time.
In addition, fainting can also occur due to a marked decrease in blood sugar, especially if the child has been without food for a long time.
More serious cases, such as brain changes or other serious diseases, are much rarer, but should be evaluated by a pediatrician or neurologist if fainting occurs frequently.
Although many fainting situations are not serious and can be treated at home, it’s important to go to the hospital if your child:
Also, if the child was very active and faints suddenly, it is also important to do an evaluation with the neurologist, for example, to identify if there is a change in the brain.