Sandbox/AL

Characterize the symptoms ❑ Loss of consciousness (LOC) ❑ Rapid or slow onset ❑ Short or long duration ❑ Spontaneous complete recovery or incomplete recovery ❑ Prodrome: ❑ Diaphoresis ❑ Nausea ❑ Lightheadedness ❑ Pallor ❑ Warmth ❑ Blurry vision ❑ Chest pain (suggestive of cardiovascular syncope) ❑ Palpitations ❑ Position prior to LOC: ❑ Supine (suggestive of cardiovascular syncope) ❑ Supine to erect posture(suggestive of orthostatic hypotension or reflex syncope) ❑ Prolonged standing (suggestive of reflex syncope) ❑ Activity prior to LOC: ❑ Driving ❑ Machine operation ❑ Flying ❑ Competitive athletics (suggestive of cardiovascular or reflex syncope) ❑ Bowel or bladder incontinence (suggestive of reflex syncope)

Characterize the timing of the symptoms

Identify possible triggers

❑ Examine the patient ❑ Order an EKG

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