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Severe pain or burns
Loss of blood
Digestion of poisons
Exposure to extreme heat or cold
Electrical shock
Emotional stress
Gas poisoning
Certain illnesses
Signs and Symptoms
Restlessness, anxiety, weakness, anxious or dull expression, and disorientation
Weak, rapid pulse
Shallow, irregular breathing
Vacant, dull eyes with dilated pupils
Treatment
Activate clinic's emergency response team
Lay the victim down
Elevate the feet
Keep victim warm
Keep victim calm
Maintain an open airway
Syncope is a self-correcting, temporary form of shock. Usually, the serious problems related to syncope are injuries that occur when falling down from the temporary loss of consciousness. Fainting may be caused by stressful situations. Dental patients who
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