Syncope Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is a syncope?
A
a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness (fainting)
2
Q
signs and symptoms of syncope
A
- warning signs - dizzy, faint, nausea, visual disturbance
- rapid loss of consciousness
3
Q
how do you manage syncope?
A
lay pt supine and raise legs
or flat and curl legs in towards body
4
Q
how does raising legs help with syncope?
A
helps blood flow back to the heart
