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CMCP VASODEPRESSOR SYNOPE AND POSTURAL HYPOTENSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
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CMCP VASODEPRESSOR SYNOPE ANDPOSTURAL HYPOTENSION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS.
what is syncope - ANSWER- lack of blood to the brain (then patient goes unconscious)
also called faint/swoon
what are some psychogenic factors of syncope - ANSWER- fright, anxiety, emotional
stress, unwelcome news, pain, sight of blood or surgical or other dental instruments
what are non-psychogenic factors of syncope - ANSWER- erect sitting or standing
posture, hunger from dieting, exhaustion, poor physical condition, hot humid crowded
environment, male gender, age between 16-35 yrs old
how do you prevent syncope - ANSWER- don't let pt see syringe, pt positioning,
recognize anxiety, stress reduction, nitrous oxide, comfortable environment, eat light
meal before appointment
early symptoms of syncope - ANSWER- feeling warm
loss of color
heavy perspiration feeling faint
nausea
blood pressure at baseline level or lower
tachycardia
wet skin
late symptoms of syncope - ANSWER- pupillary dilation
yawning
hyperpnea
cold hands and feet
hypotension
bradycardia
visual disturbances
dizziness
loss of consciousness
when do they become unconscious - ANSWER- bp 30/15, <50 beats/min, convulsions,
dilated pupils
what to do if pt passes out - ANSWER- lay pt back, head lower than heart, head tilt
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