Fainting

Syncope

EMKF

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Common RED flags;

  • Abnormal ECG
  • Abnormal vital signs
  • Hypotension SBP <90 mmHg
  • Bradycardia <50 bpm
  • O2 saturation <94%
  • History of cardiac disease
  • CHF
    • Structural
    • Ischemia
    • Arrhythmia
  • Anemia
  • Hematocrit <30% or Hemoglobin <9g/dL
  • Older age >60 years

Fainting Red Flags

EMKF

syncope

  • Abnormal ECG
  • Abnormal vital signs
    • Hypotension SBP <90 mmHg
    • Bradycardia <50 bpm
    • O2 saturation <94%
  • History of cardiac disease
    • CHF
    • Structural
    • Ischemia
    • Arrhythmia
  • Anemia
    • Hematocrit <30% or Hemoglobin <9g/dL
  • Older age >60 years