What happened to Dr. Manmohan Singh at home before being taken to AIIMS? Causes of Sudden Loss Of Consciousness

What did AIIMS tell?

Meaning of sudden loss of consciousness?

In this situation the person suddenly becomes unconscious. This may last from a few seconds to a longer period. In this condition, loud noises or shaking do not make any difference to the patient and sometimes breathing or pulse also stops. This is an emergency condition and needs to be taken to a doctor.

due to sudden fainting

Sudden fainting could be due to accident, blood loss, deep injury on head or chest, drug overdose or alcohol poisoning. But apart from this, the conditions happening inside the body also become the reason. As-

lack of blood to the brain
low blood sugar or BP
Brain stroke or transient ischemic stroke, seizures
dehydration
Problems in heart functioning, etc.

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Resuscitative measures taken immediately at home

According to the update, resuscitative measures were immediately taken for the former Prime Minister when he/she became unconscious. MOHFW According to this, these are part of basic life support, which Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) It is said. This is called first aid for unconsciousness.

3 elements of cpr

Circulation (chest compression)
airway
breathing

How is CPR given?

If the patient is breathing and has a pulse while unconscious, he/she is allowed to recover and his/her breathing is checked every 2 minutes.
If the patient has a pulse and is not breathing, then he/she is given 10-12 breaths per minute through mouth and the pulse is checked every 2 minutes.
If the patient is not breathing and has a pulse, then chest compression is started.
The windpipe is opened by lying on the back and lifting the chin.
Then two breaths are released from your mouth into his/her mouth.
After this, both the hands are placed in the middle of the chest up and down and pressed with the palm 30 times. Breath is given again. Similar process is done for some time.
If the child is small or newborn then fingers are used instead of the hand.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.