Syncope Flashcards

Board Review

What is syncope?

Fainting/loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain

Syncope is commonly triggered by what factors?

Fear, anxiety, stress, pain, unpleasant, situations

Syncope may also occur due to what physical factor?

Sudden posture change

Syncope is the #1 what in the dental office?

Medical Emergency

Approximately what percentage of dental office medical emergencies are syncope-related?

Over 50%

What is the MOST common cause of syncope in dental patients?

Stress/anxiety response

What position should a syncopal patient be placed in?

Supine with legs elevated

Why are the legs elevated during syncope management?

To increase blood flow to thee brain

Common signs before syncope occurs

Pallor, sweating, dizziness, nausea, weakness

FIRST management step for syncope in the dental office

Place patient supine with legs elevated

Oxygen may be administered during management of what emergency?

Syncope

A patient becomes pale and dizzy during treatment. What should you suspect FIRST?

Syncope

Syncope may occasionally be associated with what cardiac issue?

Cardiac arrythmias

Boards commonly test what concept with syncope?

FIRST action and patient positioning

What is a major goal in syncope management?

Restore cerebral blood flow