Chap. 3 Vasodepressor Syncope Flashcards
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What is Vasodepressor Syncope
Fainting
Most common Emergency in the office
Fainting
A decrease in blow flow to …
brain
Psychogenic Factors
Fear, Pain, Emotional Upset, & Anxiety
Non-psychogenic Factors
Hungry, Poor Health, Remaining in an upright position for a long time
Define psychogenic
Everything that has to do with the mind
Define Non-psychogenic
Has to do with the body
Flight- or-Fight
is a physiological response to harmful event, attack, or threat to survival
1st stage
Presyncope
Define Presyncope
leads/leading to actual loss of consciousness
1st stage of syncope signs/symptoms
Pt is pale & covered din cold swear, is hot/dizzy/nauseated, bp is slightly decreased & very rapid pulse
2nd stage
syncope stage
Pt loses Consciousness
syncope stage
Deathlike appearance & pupils are dilated
Syncope stage
In what position should you place the
trendelenburg
What do you do with their head?
head tilt method to maintain airway
What if pt doesn’t wake up? What do you use
ammonia capsule
confused & upset
when the pt wakes up
Left side and elevate feet
pregnant pt
