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my job has medicine that wakes you up if you've fainted
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I need those for my girlfriend who passes out during flights. Where can I find some?
Edit: nevermind. Found some
Sounds like orthostatic hypotension causing vasovagal syncope. She should wear compression socks and drink plenty of water. There are ways of mitigating and managing episodes. It's relatively common on planes.
Interesting. We have a trip planned this fall. We'll try that out.
Thank you very much for the advice.
I see some of them on Amazon and it looks like they're okay with TSA too, question though. If ( and I'm assuming this is an anxiety, not medical issue) your girlfriend is unconscious, would she possibly prefer to just remain unconscious rather than feel anxious about the flight? Or does she not like the fainting part either, i wouldn't know as I've never fainted so maybe it's unpleasant
If it's vasovagal syncope it's probably unpleasant. Can cause sweating, confusion, and a bunch of other problems because your brain isn't getting enough blood to function.
That sounds exactly like it.
I bet a little prep and informed management of the situation can resolve it for her. It's important to keep blood pumping to get it out of lower extremities and into the brain. Walking in the aisles and leg exercises while seated are easy options.
Elevating the legs + lowering the head can also help. If she does pass out, laying her down and lifting her legs can quickly get blood to the brain. Alcohol and large meals can exacerbate it. Good luck!
Thank you for the advice. It's really appreciated. I'll communicate it to her and we'll see if it helps during our next trip. :)
Nah. She passes out for like five seconds then wakes up and spends the rest of the flight puking.
Smelling salts are pretty strong, an alcohol swab can jave the same effect but is much less unpleasant.