Call 911 if the person: Has blue lips or face An irregular or slow heartbeat chest pain Difficulty breathing Is difficult to awaken Acts confused 1. Make the Person Safe Lay the person flat on his or her back. Elevate the person's legs to restore blood flow to the brain. Loosen tight clothing. 2. Try to Revive the Person Shake the person vigorously, tap briskly, or yell. If the person doesn't respond, call 911 immediately and start CPR if necessary. If an AED is available, bring it by the person and use it if you have been trained on its use. 3. Do Home Care for Simple Fainting If the person is alert, give fruit juice, especially if the person has not eaten in more than 6 hours or has diabetes. Stay with the person until he or she is fully recovered. 4. Call a Health Care Provider See a health care provider right away if the person: Hit his or her head when fainting Faints more than once in a month Is pregnant or has a heart condition or other serious illness Experiences unusual symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, blurred vision, or difficulty talking Source
