How do you assess a blackout patient? How do you manage them and when should you refer them to a specialist? These are the obvious questions the medical practitioners should know. Blackouts or Transient Loss of Consciousness (TLoC) is a common problem with can be idiopathic or with several known issues, complicated or uncomplicated in nature.
Hence, a multidimensional approach in assessment, referrals, and follow-up is required. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has provided a comprehensive guideline for the effective assessment of TLoC. In this attached guideline NICE has provided the information regarding the followings: Initial assessment of TLoC Further assessment and referral Specialist cardiovascular assessment and diagnosis Scenario of idiopathic TLoC Initial assessment: The guideline has included a host of recommendations on the initial assessment of…
