Someone collapses in front of you at a wedding in Lahore, or slumps over during Friday prayers in the summer heat. Your heart races. Most people freeze in that moment because they don’t know what to do in the first 60 seconds.<\/p>\n
Fainting (known in Urdu as \u0628\u06d2 \u06c1\u0648\u0634\u06cc, or behoshi) is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness caused by a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain. It usually lasts only a few seconds to a couple of minutes. In Pakistan, it’s especially common during the long summer months in Karachi and Lahore, during Ramadan fasts, and in crowded, poorly ventilated spaces. Knowing the right response can prevent a fall injury and, in rare cases, save a life.<\/p>\n
This guide covers the warning signs before a faint, the correct first aid steps, what you must never do, and when to call 1122.<\/p>\n