Sleep is defined as a state of unconsciousness from which a person can be aroused, therefore, external stimuli have no effect. In this state, the brain is relatively more responsive to internal stimuli than external stimuli. Sleep should be distinguished from coma.
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Is sleep a state of unconsciousness?
Sleep is defined as a state of unconsciousness from which a person can be aroused, therefore, external stimuli have no effect. In this state, the brain is relatively more responsive to internal stimuli than external stimuli. Sleep should be distinguished from coma.
How do you recover your position?
Recovery position:
- Place nearest arm at right angle.
- Put the back of other hand next to the cheek closest to you and hold it there.
- Bend the far knee, grasp the far leg and roll them onto their side.
- Open airway.
- Call 999.
What is the difference between unconscious and unresponsive?
Unconsciousness is an unresponsive state. A person who is unconscious may seem like they are sleeping, but may not respond to outside events, such as loud noises or being touched or shaken. Unconsciousness can last for much longer, and a person’s vital signs can change.
How do you know if an unconscious person is in pain?
There are some signs and symptoms that a person may exhibit if they are in pain that can clue you in:
- Facial grimacing or a frown.
- Writhing or constant shifting in bed.
- Moaning, groaning, or whimpering.
- Restlessness and agitation.
- Appearing uneasy and tense, perhaps drawing their legs up or kicking.
What position is best for an unconscious breathing casualty?
recovery position
What happens when a person is unresponsive?
When a person is unresponsive, their muscles relax and their tongue can block their airway so they can no longer breathe. Tilting their head back opens the airway by pulling the tongue forward. If they are not breathing, their chest and stomach will not be moving and you will not hear or feel their breaths.
What are the signs and symptoms of unconsciousness?
Symptoms
- Amnesia for (not remembering) events before, during, and even after the period of unconsciousness.
- Confusion.
- Drowsiness.
- Headache.
- Inability to speak or move parts of the body (stroke symptoms)
- Lightheadedness.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control (incontinence)
- Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
What is the most effective position for treating someone who has fainted and unconscious?
Lie down or sit down. To reduce the chance of fainting again, don’t get up too quickly. Place your head between your knees if you sit down.
How do you help unconscious casualty?
Treatment of an Unconscious Casualty
- Seek medical aid immediately.
- Give the casualty Nil by Mouth.
- Place the casualty into the lateral position supporting the neck and Head.
- Place the head in a low position to allow free drainage of fluid.
How do you deal with fainting?
If you feel like you are about to faint, try to:
- lie down with your legs raised – if you cannot do this then sit with your head lowered between your knees.
- drink some water.
- eat something.
- take some deep breaths.
Do unconscious patients feel pain?
The unconscious person may still feel pain as they did when they were awake. For this reason pain medication will continue to be administered but perhaps by another method such as the subcutaneous route (through a butterfly clip in the stomach, arm or leg).