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Syncope and collapse โ FY quick guide โ ๏ธ ๐ซ
โ ๏ธ ๐ซ Syncope and collapse
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Clarify prodrome, exertion, palpitations, family sudden death, bleeding and postictal features.
๐ First actions
Observations, glucose, ECG and postural BP when safe; assess injury and pregnancy risk.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Consider arrhythmia, ACS, PE, haemorrhage and epilepsy; risk-stratify admission.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Exertional syncope or abnormal ECG warrants senior review.
Editorial status: Teaching draft, specialist review required; the entire topic has not undergone independent clinical sign-off. Follow your trust guidelines and senior advice. Not a standalone treatment protocol.