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OVERVIEW To provide an update on the causes symptoms and care of a person who has fainted Fainting is not normal and must be considered a medical emergency until a cause is found More causes of Fainting. Presenter: Dr Aaron Smith. Co-authors: Dr Ian . Gutteridge. , Dr Matthew Cronin. Outline. Introduction. Rare case of AOM associated bilateral SSNHL. Definitions and epidemiology. Pathogenesis. Literature review. Seizure. Stroke. Poisoning. Allergic Reaction. General Guidelines of Care. Do no further harm. Monitor breathing and consciousness. Help person rest in comfortable position. Keep person from getting chilled/overheated. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sharma. Assistant Professor, Department of ENT, GMC Amritsar. Overview. . Introduction. Definition. According to National Institute on Deafness and other communication disorder (NIDCD) criteria defined as:. Sudden Illness. Fainting. Diabetic Emergencies. Seizures. Stroke. Fainting. Partial or complete loss of consciousness. Cause:. Temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain. When brain is deprived of blood, it will momentarily shut down. itch. hearing. tinnitus . balance. noses. nasal obstruction. rhinorrhoea. facial pain. smell. epistaxis. post nasal drip. throats. dysphagia. dysphonia. odynophagia. pain. neck lumps. weight loss. common nose mistakes. NEURO EXAMS . This takes about a minute… . Alertness . “Smile”. “Raise your eyebrows”. “Hands out in front, palms up… . Close your eyes, touch your nose . Eye movement . Grips (check pulses) . Fainting (Syncope) Fainting (syncope) is defined as falling down and being unconscious for a short time (usually less than 1 minute). The four most common causes are sudden stress (for example, see is called the vasovagal responseVasovagal syncope: an overreaction to a trigger (like a needle or blood). It is one of the most common causes of fainting. Warning signs Changes Weakness Headache N Page 1 of 3 10/2016 ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS ( A LOC) & SYNCOPE (FAINTING) ALOC Altered lev el of consciousness (ALOC) is a state of consciousness where an individual is not as awake, aler A way to help stop fainting during needles. Muscle tension: alternating between tensing and releasing muscle(s) in the body (e.g., legs, stomach). Muscle tension increases someone’s blood press Form # P5695E October 2014 Syncope What is syncope? Syncope is: Also called fainting, blacking out or passing out; A sudden loss of consciousness, usually followed by a fall from a sitting or stand For most people, hearing is important for communication, for safety and for everyday activities. Sudden hearing loss – is hearing loss that comes on very . fast. , within a 3-day period and can be scary. . Sudden cardiac death. MUDr. Marko Bjeloševič,. PhD.. . Pediatric Cardiac Center in Bratislava. Epidemiology - loss of consciousness. 25% children (at least 1 loss of consciousness before 19 y. ). ENT Head and Neck Surgeon. MBBS . BMedSci. . DOHNS . MRCS FRACS . WAVERLEY PRIVATE HOSPITAL. GP EDUCATION SESSION PROGRAM. About Me. Subspecialty Interests. Head and Neck. Thyroid. Background. Hobart.