Syncope Emergency Management Flashcards

Board Review

Early Warning signs (prodromal signs) of syncope

Pallor, light-headedness, dizziness, weakness

What may occur if syncope progresses?

Sudden collapse and unconsciousness

FIRST treatment step for syncope

Place patient in a supine position and elevate legs

Why are the lower extremities elevated during syncope management?

To improve blood flow to the brain

Consciousness should return how after proper syncope management?

Relatively quickly/immediately

After recovering from syncope, should the patient stand immediately?

No

Are ammonia ampules necessary in modern syncope management?

No

When should EMS/911 be called for syncope?

If symptoms do not resolve promptly

A patient becomes dizzy and pale during treatment. What should the hygienist do FIRST?

Place the patient supine with legs elevated

A syncopal patient regains consciousness. What should NOT be done immediately?

Allow the patient to stand up right away

Boards commonly test what concept with syncope?

Patient positioning and FIRST response

Syncope is commonly preceded by what skin change?

Pallor

What is the main goal in syncope management?

Restore cerebral blood flow and prevent injury