SAQ 1009 – Paediatrics – exertional syncope with 12-lead ECG

Marked out of 14.00

A well 3-year-old girl presents to an urban district ED. Her mother describes loss of consciousness while running at Junior Soccer Superstars and mentions that a cousin died as a child from an unknown cause.

After detailed history and examination, her vital signs are normal and BSL is 4.8 mmol/L. The ECG is shown.

Paediatric 12-lead ECG after exertional syncope.
12-lead ECG.

List six causes of childhood syncope.

(Marked out of 6.0)


/ 6

Give four findings on this ECG and interpret them.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

What are your three priorities for ongoing assessment and management?

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 14

Percentage: 0%