Transient loss of consciousness 2: patient pathways and the nurse's role.
This second article of a two-part unit explores the assessment and treatment of patients with transient loss of consciousness. It explains the importance of taking a thorough medical history, nurses' role in treating these patients, and the various diagnostic tests and management options.
Meyer
Andrea
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Imperial College Syncope Diagnostic Centre, St. Mary's Campus, London.
D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D018667:Tilt-Table Test; D014474:Unconsciousness