How to help
• Slightly elevate the head to make breathing easier.
• Use a cool mist humidifier or fan for fresher air.
• Speak soothingly – even without a response.
This usually does not mean pain, although it may seem alarming.
4. Confusion, disorientation, or hallucinations
A drop in oxygen to the brain can lead to:
mixing up names and events;
"seeing" people who are not there;
a feeling of being somewhere else.
Some describe this as a "transition" - a shift from reality to an inner world.
How to help
• Reassure gently.
• Don't correct perceptions unless they are worried.
• Be there and offer support – even if they don't recognize you.
The most important thing is the feeling of security and love .
Conclusion: presence is the greatest gift
