Abstract
Evaluation and treatment of patients experiencing a syncopal episode after an unwitnessed trauma can be a challenging dilemma for the pediatric surgery/trauma team. The workup may include consultation to many specialists including neurology, neurosurgery, and cardiology. Testing can be extensive and confusing to patients and their families. The goal of this poster presentation is to provide nurses and advanced practice providers with a sequence of steps to assist in the workup of pediatric trauma patients after a syncopal episode.
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