TLOC Flashcards
1
Q
what is TLOC?
A
spontaneous loss of consciousness without reason and complete recovery post event
2
Q
causes of TLOC (2)
A
cardiovascular disorders
neurological disorders
3
Q
what specific Hx to ascertain?
A
3 Ps, seizure activity? duration, unilateral weakness?
4
Q
What is an uncompleted syncope? and what are the 3 Ps?
A
symptoms leading to syncope without actually blacking out. Posture, provoking factors, prodromal symptoms (hot)
5
Q
What are the 3 ECG reg flags of TLOC?
A
Heart blocks, Long OT, ST changes
6
Q
when is hospital admission needed? (7 reasons)
A
ECG abnormality, heart failure, new breathlessness, heart murmur, family hx, unexplained TLOC, seizure activity
7
Q
when is GP referral appropriate? (3 reasons)
A
uncompleted syncope
situational syncope
orthostatic hypotension (meds)
