All triage presentations
Cardiac

Syncope / presyncope

ED triage front-load checklist

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Lead with the essentials

  1. 1Complete LOC or near-syncope
  2. 2Preceding symptoms
  3. 3Exertional
  4. 4Sitting/supine
  5. 5Chest pain/palpitations
  6. 6Duration unconscious
  7. 7Immediate recovery or prolonged confusion
  8. 8Seizure features
  9. 9Injury/head strike
  10. 1012-lead
Front-load

Key points

  • Complete LOC or near-syncope?
  • Preceding symptoms?
  • Exertional?
  • Sitting/supine?
  • Chest pain/palpitations?
  • Duration unconscious?
  • Immediate recovery or prolonged confusion?
  • Seizure features?
  • Injury/head strike?
  • 12-lead.
  • Prior episodes.