Should we admit all patients with unexplained syncope from the ED or can we safely discharge home.
Date First Published:
January 1, 2021
Last Updated:
January 1, 2021
Report by:
Dr. Michael Burke, ED Specialist Registrar (Pennine Acute NHS Trust)
Three-Part Question:
1. In [ED patients diagnosed with unexplained syncope],
2. does [an admission to hospital versus discharge from the ED]
3. [increase the chance of detecting a life-threatening aetiology of the syncope and reduce the risk of adverse events such as death or cardiac dysrhythmia].