SYNCOPE
ALL LEVELS
DESIGNATION OF CONDITION
Patient has experienced a temporary loss of consciousness - “Fainting”
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT CARE
1. Airway management, adequate oxygenation, evaluation for underlying cause
2. Primary Management - Assess ABC’s and manage as indicated.
3. Secondary Management - History, physical exam, vital signs
a. Rule out (see specific guidelines):
b. Diabetic emergency (check blood glucose)
c. Overdose
d. CVA
e. AMI or arrhythmia
f. Head trauma
g. Dehydration
AEMT / PARAMEDIC
2. In route, initiate IV/IO access. If patient condition warrants, infuse an isotonic solution at a flow rate to maintain adequate end organ perfusion.
3. Provide constant ECG monitoring. Document findings as appropriate. Obtain 12-lead ECG to rule out cardiogenic etiology
ALL LEVELS
DESIGNATION OF CONDITION
Patient has experienced a temporary loss of consciousness - “Fainting”
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT CARE
1. Airway management, adequate oxygenation, evaluation for underlying cause
2. Primary Management - Assess ABC’s and manage as indicated.
3. Secondary Management - History, physical exam, vital signs
a. Rule out (see specific guidelines):
b. Diabetic emergency (check blood glucose)
c. Overdose
d. CVA
e. AMI or arrhythmia
f. Head trauma
g. Dehydration
AEMT / PARAMEDIC
2. In route, initiate IV/IO access. If patient condition warrants, infuse an isotonic solution at a flow rate to maintain adequate end organ perfusion.
3. Provide constant ECG monitoring. Document findings as appropriate. Obtain 12-lead ECG to rule out cardiogenic etiology