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Seizure Stroke Poisoning Allergic Reaction General Guidelines of Care Do no further harm Monitor breathing and consciousness Help person rest in comfortable position Keep person from getting chilledoverheated. Facts About Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Young Each year in the United States 350000 Americans die suddenly and unexpectedly due to cardiac arrhythmias 3976 of them are young people under age 35 CDC 2002 1 in 200000 high school athletes in the US wi http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/e1.html. ■ Common signals of sudden illnesses include:. Changes in level of consciousness, such as feeling light-headed. , dizzy. , drowsy or confused, or becoming unconscious.. 2015. Heat Illness . Natural bodily systems fail to cool the body . Very . high body temperatures . can be lethal. Heat-related . illnesses include:. Heat rash - skin irritation from excessive sweating. Fainting. Diabetic emergency. Seizure. Stroke. Poisoning. Allergic Reaction. General Guidelines of Care. Do no further harm. Monitor breathing and consciousness. Help person rest in comfortable position. Chapter 15. Common Sudden Illnesses. Fainting.. Diabetic emergencies.. Seizures.. Stroke.. Poisoning.. Heart attack.. Shock.. General guidelines of care:. Do no further harm.. Monitor breathing and consciousness.. Intercollegiate Athletics. Sudden Cardiac Arrest. in Intercollegiate Athletics. Are you prepared ?. Prevalence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. SCA affects about 1 in 44,000 NCAA Student Athletes Annually. Of the deaths from medical causes, 56% were cardiovascular-related sudden deaths. Sudden Illness. Fainting. Diabetic Emergencies. Seizures. Stroke. Fainting. Partial or complete loss of consciousness. Cause:. Temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain. When brain is deprived of blood, it will momentarily shut down. 1 Center for Community Research 990 W. Fullerton Ave., Suite 3119 Chicago, DePaul University, USA*Author for correspondence: LJASON@depaul.eduOnset patterns of chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic enc Fainting (Syncope) Fainting (syncope) is defined as falling down and being unconscious for a short time (usually less than 1 minute). The four most common causes are sudden stress (for example, see is called the vasovagal responseVasovagal syncope: an overreaction to a trigger (like a needle or blood). It is one of the most common causes of fainting. Warning signs Changes Weakness Headache N For most people, hearing is important for communication, for safety and for everyday activities. Sudden hearing loss – is hearing loss that comes on very . fast. , within a 3-day period and can be scary. . OVERVIEW. To provide an update on the causes, symptoms, and care of a person who has fainted.. Fainting is not normal and must be considered a medical emergency until a cause is found. . More causes of Fainting. Introduction. Think back to a time when you had a sudden illness or have witnessed someone who became suddenly ill.. Did you/victim remain conscious or loose consciousness?. What did it feel like/what happened?. www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng19. LOW RISK. Normal Sensation. Normal Foot. Pulses. Manage. in GP. Practice. Annual Check. Education on Self Care and Monitoring. Check. Footwear . Moderate. Risk.