Blackouts

Question 1

3 types of blackouts

Answer 1

1. syncope
2. GTE epilepsy
3. Non Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)

Question 2

causes of syncope

Answer 2

insufficient cerebral perfusion
- vasovagal
- neurologic
- cardiogenic
- micturition

Question 3

causes of epilspesy

Answer 3

idiopathic

Question 4

causes of NEAD

Answer 4

psychological distress

Question 5

who does syncope affect

Answer 5

older px
CV morbidity

Question 6

who does GTE epilepsy affect

Answer 6

all ages

Question 7

who does NEAD affect

Answer 7

younger px with psych history and stress

Question 8

when does syncope occur

Answer 8

with changes in posture and exertion

Question 9

when does GTE epilspesy occur

Answer 9

due to alcohol, reduced sleep, meds

Question 10

when does NEAD occur

Answer 10

increased stress + panic

Question 11

pre sx of syncope

Answer 11

pale
clammy
autonomic sx
chest pain

Question 12

pre sx of epilspsy

Answer 12

aura
deja vu
automatisation

Question 13

pre sx of NEAD

Answer 13

panicked
unaware
abrupt

Question 14

ictal sx of syncope

Answer 14

floppy
LOC
eyes closed

Question 15

ictal sx of epilepsy

Answer 15

tonic clonic - rigid
fall to floor
symmetric limb jerking
eyes open
tongue biting
resolves in 5 mins

Question 16

ictals x of NEAD

Answer 16

violent
assymerical limb jerking
sx come and go
eyes and mouth variable
> 5 min

Question 17

post sx of syncope

Answer 17

immediate recovery
no amnesia

Question 18

poxt sx of epilspesy

Answer 18

post ictal drowniness
around 30 mins
todd paralysis
confusion

Question 19

post sx of NEAD

Answer 19

rapid emotional response
no amnesia