Unconsciousness: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma Great Britain

Possible Causes for Unconsciousness

Passing out: Falling unconscious is not simply falling asleep; if the person does not wake up when being shaken or spoken to, they are unconscious. [sunrisehouse.com]

This can happen even if someone is unconscious. [drinkwise.org.au]

As alcohol levels continue to rise in the body, a person who looks asleep may very well be unconscious.” [futurity.org]

Hypoglycemia

A 53-year-old woman fell unconscious during postprandial exercises. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Untreated, it may result in seizures, unconsciousness and sometimes death. What are symptoms of hypoglycemia? [beyondtype1.org]

He became unconscious and exhibited a blood glucose level below 10 mg/dL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Head Trauma

Mild traumatic brain injury, also known as a concussion, either doesn’t cause unconsciousness or unconsciousness lasts for 30 minutes or less. [alz.org]

An adult male had an accidental fall which rendered him unconscious. This was followed by diplopia and restricted ocular motility. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A brief period of unconsciousness, or just feeling sick and dizzy, may result from a person banging their head getting into the car, walking into the top of a low door way [headway.org.uk]

Brain Concussion

You may be knocked out (unconscious) or may just feel confused. The skull bone protects your brain. Fluid inside your skull also cushions your brain. [merckmanuals.com]

You may be knocked out (unconscious), or you may just feel confused Doctors will do a CT scan of your head to make sure your brain isn't bleeding or bruised Once you get a [merckmanuals.com]

You may be unconscious for a little while (usually for less than 15 minutes). But you don't have to be knocked out to have a concussion. [merckmanuals.com]

Vasovagal Syncope

We need to be aware of unconsciousness because of phobia when trying to insert contact lenses. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When the blood flow to your brain decreases you will most likely become faint or dizzy and you can become unconscious. [gazettereview.com]

This results in a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain, which leads to equally sudden unconsciousness. [buoyhealth.com]

Syncope

Person passed out on sidewalk, unconscious - NYC - 2008 Law and medicine[edit] In jurisprudence, unconsciousness may entitle the criminal defendant to the defense of automatism [en.wikipedia.org]

The most common symptoms include: Unconsciousness Dizziness Pallor In some cases, unconsciousness is accompanied by myocloni 4.1 Prodromes Nausea Vomiting abdominal sensation [flexikon.doccheck.com]

Someone is considered to have syncope if they become unconscious and go limp, then soon recover. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Traumatic Brain Injury

A brief period of unconsciousness, or just feeling sick and dizzy, may result from a person banging their head getting into the car, walking into the top of a low door way [headway.org.uk]

An additional seven subjects who were unconscious greater than 20 minutes were available for analysis. [doi.org]

An additional 7 subjects who were unconscious greater than 20 minutes was available for analysis. Previous discriminant function analysis developed by Thatcher, R. [citeseerx.ist.psu.edu]

Ventricular Fibrillation

Person passed out on sidewalk, unconscious - NYC - 2008 Law and medicine[edit] In jurisprudence, unconsciousness may entitle the criminal defendant to the defense of automatism [en.wikipedia.org]

He was found unconscious but breathing normally, and had a seizure for more than 30 minutes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Such asynchronous ventricular quivering or fibrillation prevents any effective cardiac output and results in unconsciousness (syncope). [icd9data.com]

Electrical Injury

Our patient was unconscious for 24 h and even now amnesic about the event. [nature.com]

CPR should be started if the person is unconscious and you can't feel a pulse. [nlm.nih.gov]

Unconsciousness in victims of electrical injury may be due to cardiac arrhythmia or respiratory arrest or metabolic alterations. [nature.com]

Hypothermia

On arrival at the university hospital, she was unconscious and had dilated pupils. She was tachycardic with a body temperature of 33.5°C. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Don't try to give fluids to an unconscious person. [webmd.com]

Current guidelines recommend mild therapeutic hypothermia (TH) for unconscious survivors of OHCA, but hypothermia treatment itself can cause disturbances in cardiac conduction [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Methane Inhalation

The effects of oxygen deficiency include headache, nausea, dizziness and unconsciousness. [nachi.org]

Within seconds and without warning unconsciousness and collapse can occur. [airtesttechnologies.com]

Displacement of air by methane gas is known to cause shortness of breath, unconsciousness, and death from hypoxemia. [chemicalbook.com]

Airway Obstruction

A relaxed tongue is the most common cause of airway obstruction in unconscious casualties. e. Other Objects. [nursing411.org]

In an unconscious patient: Lower the patient to the floor. Call an ambulance immediately. Begin CPR (even if a pulse is present in the unconscious choking victim). [patient.info]

Obstructions caused by blood clots are more likely to occur in unconscious casualties than in conscious casualties. d. Tongue. [nursing411.org]

Heat Stroke

His wife shared the same bed with him and was found unconscious. The wife's axillary temperature was 40 degrees C (104 degrees C) when she was admitted to the hospital. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She was unconscious on arrival at the emergency room. Her armpit temperature was 42.0 degrees C and blood pressure was 76/25 mmHg. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She was unconscious with hyperthermia on admission and later showed biochemical evidence of liver, cardiac and muscle injury and associated electrolyte imbalance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Barbiturate Abuse

[…] symptoms they display are quite striking and include: Difficulty thinking Poor judgment Slow and shallow breathing Slow or slurred speech Lethargy Extreme sleepiness or even unconsciousness [casarecovery.com]

Often used prior to surgery to induce temporary unconsciousness. Works by paralyzing, blocking pain, and disrupting short term memory of the surgery. [coastlinerehabcenters.com]

This form is hardly ever abused because they cause almost immediate unconsciousness. [thegooddrugsguide.com]

Cardiac Arrest

Person passed out on sidewalk, unconscious - NYC - 2008 Law and medicine[edit] In jurisprudence, unconsciousness may entitle the criminal defendant to the defense of automatism [en.wikipedia.org]

Tom Petty Found Unconscious in Full Cardiac Arrest 10/2/2017 12:00 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE 1:35 PM PT -- Sources tell us at 10:30 Monday morning a chaplain was called to Tom's hospital [tmz.com]

Symptoms Patients in cardiac arrest will acutely be unconscious with eminent signs of shock. [symptoma.com]

Acetone Poisoning

[…] acetone intoxication in humans can be easily confused with other medical conditions, such as diabetes and nonspecific mixed-solvent-induced narcosis, including symptoms as unconsciousness [echa.europa.eu]

INTESTINES (GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM) Nausea and vomiting Pain in belly area Person may have a fruity odor Sweet taste in mouth NERVOUS SYSTEM Feeling of drunkenness Coma (unconscious [medlineplus.gov]

Electrical Burn

Electric shocks can cause little more than a fright and some pain, or they can be severe enough to knock someone unconscious and stop their heart. [healthdirect.gov.au]

“I was knocked unconscious and the electrical current set my clothes on fire and burned 50 percent of my body,” said Clarke. [ktvu.com]

CPR should be started if the person is unconscious and you can't feel a pulse. [nlm.nih.gov]

Petroleum Distillates Poisoning

Syrup of Ipecac should not be used if the child is under one year old; the person is very drowsy, unconscious, or having fits; the child has an unrepaired mouth defect; the [ipl.org]

From large amounts there may also be: - weakness, dizziness and headache, - drowsiness, - unconsciousness, - slow shallow breathing, - fits. [helid.digicollection.org]

[…] may precipitate seizures, and use in corrosive poisoning may cause additional injury to the esophagus. {02} {04} {07} —Also, ipecac should not be used in semiconscious or unconscious [drugs.com]

Kerosene Poisoning

Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is unconscious (has a decreased level of alertness). [coordinatedhealth.com]

[…] and blood Collapse Low blood pressure -- develops rapidly Nervous system Convulsions Depression Dizziness Drowsiness Euphoria ("drunk" feeling) Headache Loss of alertness (unconsciousness [healthmedicinet.com]

[…] and blood Collapse Low blood pressure — develops rapidly Nervous system Convulsions Depression Dizziness Drowsiness Euphoria (“drunk” feeling) Headache Loss of alertness (unconsciousness [coordinatedhealth.com]

Skull Fracture

“I was unconscious for two minutes before the ambulance came. I spent a couple of nights in the hospital.” [golf.com]

In cases where the athlete is unconscious, an ambulance should be called immediately. [sportsinjuryclinic.net]

Anaphylaxis

If the person is unconscious, check that their airways are open and clear, and also check their breathing. [nhsinform.scot]

If unconscious, place them in the recovery position. If breathing is difficult allow them to sit. Give adrenaline autoinjector. Phone ambulance on triple zero (000). [healthdirect.gov.au]

[…] difficulty in breathing because of swelling or spasm of the bronchi, skin flush of the whole body, an abrupt fall in blood pressure, vomiting or abdominal cramping, and unconsciousness [britannica.com]

Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning

[…] and can’t be woken up Low body temperature Seizures But not all the above symptoms need to be present for medical attention to be sought: if someone unconscious and can’t [londondoctorsclinic.co.uk]

Unconsciousness (if a person is asleep and you cannot wake them, they are unconscious). [learn-about-alcoholism.com]

This occurs when the person is unconscious from excessive alcohol intake vomits and then chokes. [alcoholanswers.org]

Intracranial Hemorrhage

Prolonged periods of unconsciousness (often defined as greater than 6 hours in duration) may be referred to as post-traumatic coma (coma, post-head injury). [icd9data.com]

Upon observing the general signs and symptoms of ICH such as vomiting, seizure, unconsciousness, and headache, appropriate replacement therapies and cranial ultrasound scans [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is not uncommon to observe an affected individual to lose consciousness, to revive, and to fall back into unconsciousness before deteriorating and dying. [symptoma.com]

Fenthion Poisoning

Very high doses may result in unconsciousness, incontinence, and convulsions or fatality. ‏ الصفحة 233 - US Environmental Protection Agency. [books.google.com]

Catheterise unconscious patients soon after resuscitation is completed. [ccforum.biomedcentral.com]

Written informed consent was taken from each patient, or their relatives (for patients unconscious or under the age of 16), in their own language. Cohort study. [academic.oup.com]

Decompression Sickness

Give first aid if the diver is unconscious. Prevent the diver from exerting himself or getting cold. [netdoctor.co.uk]

He became unconscious and recovered after an emergency descent. The pilot collapsed and a pulmonary edema occurred 8 h after landing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Unconsciousness may occur. Symptoms may be progressing, and the diver is obviously ill. [diversalertnetwork.org]

Hydrogen Sulfide Poisoning

Will become unconscious in 3 to 5 minutes. [alken-murray.com]

Abstract A 25-year-old man, a field operator in a petroleum refinery was found unconscious. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

At high concentrations, only a few breaths are needed to induce unconsciousness, coma, respiratory paralysis, seizures, even death. [blacklinesafety.com]

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Poisoning

Irritation to the nose and/or throat Headaches Dizziness Drowsiness Confusion Nausea If there is a high level of exposure to MEK, a person may faint, blackout or become unconscious [cllegal.co.uk]

Two and half hours after an injected 0.25-0.5 g 4-MEC dose and thirty minutes after GBL ingestion, a 39-year-old man became unconscious and presented after admission to the [bdoc.ofdt.fr]

[…] when breathed in or swallowed: Irritation to the nose and throat Dizziness Headaches Nausea Drowsiness Confusion Exposure to high levels of MEK can result in fainting and unconsciousness [cuteinjury.co.uk]

Cyanide Poisoning

He presented unconsciousness, with severe lactic acidosis and arteriolisation of venous blood gases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 58-year-old male committed a suicide attempt by ingesting of 1200-1500 mg of potassium cyanide; he was unconscious for 1-1.5 min. after ingestion with the episode of generalized [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

At least one survivor of the blaze - 12-year-old Luana Gomes - was diagnosed with "cyanide poisoning" according to her medical discharge papers after she was unconscious for [thesun.co.uk]

Chloroform Poisoning

How do you revive somebody rendered unconscious by it? [boards.straightdope.com]

When swallowed there is burning pain in throat and stomach followed soon by exhilaration, then unconsciousness; the vomitus has odor of chloroform and is sometimes bloody. [botanical.com]

They were all rendered unconscious, but luckily they didn't inhale enough vapor to kill themselves. The experiment was potentially dangerous. [owlcation.com]

Pesticide Poisoning

Never make the person vomit or drink if she is unconscious, confused, or shaking badly. [en.hesperian.org]

If the person is unconscious, having convulsions, or having trouble breathing, call 9-1-1. [www2.gov.bc.ca]

Esmond was found unconscious; the boys and their mother were having seizures, Maron said. The lawyer did not say who called the paramedics. [cnn.com]