Pediatric syncope: cases from the emergency department.
Pediatric syncope is a common presentation in the emergency department. Most causes are benign, but an evaluation must exclude rare life-threatening disorders. The lack of objective findings can pose a challenge. This case-based review emphasizes the importance of a detailed history and physical examination with electrocardiogram in determining high-risk patients.
Fischer
Jason W J
JW
Department of Emergency Medicine, Alameda County Medical Center, 1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602, USA. fischerjwj@mac.com
Cho
Christine S
CS
D000293:Adolescent; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D019462:Syncope, Vasovagal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology