When someone faints and then wakes up:

What to do when someone faints and wakes up. Encourage them to sit down or lie down for 10 to 15 minutes (sometimes longer, until symptoms pass). Once someone faints, get the patient comfortably lying flat. Encourage them to sit down or lie down for 10 to 15 minutes (sometimes longer, until symptoms pass).

If they are not injured and are still breathing, elevate their legs. If the person doesn't regain consciousness within one minute, call 911 or your local emergency. If the person is wearing a.

What to do after someone faints? When feeling better, get up carefully. When someone faints and then wakes up:

Loosen any constrictive clothing items such as belts, collars, and pants. If someone is near you, ask for a damp washcloth to place on your forehead. What to do when someone faints.

When someone passes out and wakes up: To reduce the chance of fainting again, don't get the person up too quickly. Drink some water eat something take some deep breaths if you see someone faint if you're with someone who has fainted, try to keep calm.

If sitting, place the head between the knees. Make sure they are breathing. Lay the person flat on their back.