Fainting is a sudden loss of consciousness and falling down. A return to being awake and alert happens within a minute or so. Also called passing out or blacking out. The medical name for fainting is syncope. This handout can help you prevent the most common types of fainting.
Grand Traverse Children’s Clinic
Near Munson Medical Center in the "Professional Terrace" Building (around back).
Address
3537 W Front St Ste G, Traverse City, MI 49684-7943