Prevention of Fainting

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Learn to recognise the warning signals that you may be about to faint. If possible, let people around you know that you are feeling faint, so they can help to prevent you falling and injuring yourself.

People who feel faint, or who pass out for a few seconds, should lie down or sit with their head between their legs for 20-30 minutes, or until they have fully recovered. Standing up again too soon causes dizziness and may trigger another faint.