Should we admit all patients with unexplained syncope from the ED or can we safely discharge home.

Report By: Dr. Michael Burke - ED Specialist Registrar
Institution: Pennine Acute NHS Trust
Date Submitted: 1st January 2021
Last Modified: 1st January 2021
Status: Blue (submitted but not checked)

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].