SAFETYNETTING / WORSENING ADVISE FOR HYERVENTILATION SYNDROME

Question 1

how/what safety netting advice?

Answer 1

• if this is the first episode we are going to the hospital.

-However if not try and determine the trigger be sensitive - do they have anxiety, emphasis on what they were doing/discussing before. if the attack anxiety related.
- if so be mindful and empathetic
- Refer to the GP, for chat, maybe medications/review of medication.
- give some advice on people they can talk to if needed between us leaving and appointment with gp.
- give advice on breathing techniques.

Question 2

Wosening advice?

Answer 2

tell the patient if they:
- experience another hyperventilation attack
- chest pain
- SOB
- Sudden severe headache
- seizure
- Reduced leaves of consciousness or loss of consciousness

• Ring 999