Evaluation of Dizziness and Fainting in Children and Adolescents
Evaluation of Dizziness and Fainting in Children and Adolescents is organized by The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety (CREQS).
Release Date: 01/04/2022
Expiration Date for Credit: 01/03/2025
Overview
Echocardiography and other forms of imaging are rarely indicated in the evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with symptoms consistent with vasovagal dizziness and syncope. This presentation will address the use of testing in the evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with dizziness and syncope.
ACCME Objectives
• List the risk factors for serious underlying causes of dizziness and syncope in children and adolescents.
• Discuss the appropriate management of patients with vasovagal symptoms.
• Describe the standard approach to evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with symptoms of dizziness or syncope.
• Identify patients in need of referral for subspecialty evaluation.
ANCC Learning Outcomes
• List the risk factors for serious underlying causes of dizziness and syncope in children and adolescents.
• Discuss the appropriate management of patients with vasovagal symptoms.
• Describe the standard approach to evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with symptoms of dizziness or syncope.
• Identify patients in need of referral for subspecialty evaluation.