SYNCOPE
Syncope
is the medical term for fainting, sudden, and usually temporary, loss of
consciousness generally caused by insufficient oxygen in the brain either
through cerebral hypoxia or through hypotension.
Cardiovascular Causes
·
Primary
cardiac arrhythmias
·
Neurocardiogenic
syncope or vasovagal syncope
Signs & symptoms
·
Dizziness
·
Clammy
skin
·
Dimming
of vision or brownout
·
Tinnitus
·
Complete
loss of vision
·
Weakness
of limbs to physical collapse
·
Vasovagal
(situational) syncope
·
One
of the most common types- may occur in
scary, embarrassing or uneasy situations, or during blood drawing, coughing,
urination or defecation.
Clinical features
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Bradycardia
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Vasodilation
·
Hypotension
·
Decreased
venous return
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Fainting
·
Treatment
·
Returning
blood to the brain by positioning the person on the ground, with legs slightly
elevated or leaning forward.
·
Nursing
assessment
·
Monitor
vital signs
·
Intake
output monitoring
·
Assessment
of the color of the skin
Heat syncope - It is associated with prolonged
standing and heat exposure
Signs & symptoms
include: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension Find The Other Common Signs And Symptoms Notes Here
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