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'''Document 12 Lead monitor assessments for all possible cardiac related syncope.'''
'''Document 12 Lead monitor assessments for all possible cardiac related syncope.'''


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Revision as of 02:18, 31 January 2018

Section 5 -MEDICAL

5.15 SYNCOPE

INITIAL MEDICAL CARE (2.01). Provide OXYGEN or assist ventilations as appropriate for patient condition.

  • C-spine precautions as indicated.
  • Obtain and record blood sugar level and refer to HYPO / HYPERGLYCEMIA PRACTICE PARAMETERS (5.10), as indicated.
  • Correct underlying abnormalities and refer to appropriate Practice Parameters.

Document 12 Lead monitor assessments for all possible cardiac related syncope.