Dr. Al-Khudairi details correct response to fainting cases

Medical researcher Dr. Fahd Al-Khudairi has outlined the proper procedures for responding to cases of fainting and collapse.

Writing on his account on the X platform, Al-Khudairi stated that if a person collapses and loses consciousness, emergency services should be called immediately at 997. He advised protecting the individual from further falls or injury.

He added that it is important to open the buttons of their clothing to help the person breathe easily, keep them lying flat on the ground in a safe position, and ensure their airway remains open until medical help arrives.

Al-Khudairi also emphasized the need to try to determine the cause of the fainting by asking people who know the patient, even by phone, about their medical history. He suggested checking if the person has epilepsy, diabetes, has experienced psychological shock, heat shock, or dehydration at the time of the incident.