What to do if someone faints: First aid guide
Imagine you are in a queue, sitting at work or chatting to a friend when, suddenly, the person next to you turns white and faints. For a few seconds, everyone starts panicking. Someone gets a bottle of water out. But those first few seconds after someone faints can be critical and a composed, simple response can prevent the victim from sustaining a second injury and, crucially, can determine if there is something more serious going on.