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Syncope, Unconsciousness Flashcards

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Benign causes

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Vasovagal
Postural
Cardiogenic
Breath holding

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Vasovagal attack causes

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Psychogenic - emotion, pain, etc…
Cough syncope
Micturition syncope
Carotid sinus syncope - turning head, etc..

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More severe causes of unconsciousness - may cause coma

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Concussion 
Hypoxia 
Metabolic disturbances - hypoglycemia, hepatic encephalopathy, etc...
Cerebrovascular insult 
Intracranial infection
Raised ICP
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Fits / convulsions

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Epileptic seizure
Non-epileptic seizure
Electrocution

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Unconscious patient treat as critically ill

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ABCDE (including GCS!)

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