I fainted

b18c1 · Oct 24, 2009, 07:50 PM

Re: I fainted

I have had similar experiences, but never fainted. I was dehydrated before in a patients room and had to rush out for a breath of fresh air and water. Just don't forget to get fluids in and eat breakfast!

CPTLST · Oct 24, 2009, 11:43 PM

Re: I fainted

Originally Posted by jnmoore02

You said that you stood motionless for hours before you fainted. I know that locking your legs while standing cause you to faint. I seen it happen to the so many people in boot camp, locking your legs decrease venous return to the heart there for reduces blood to the brain. Now I just came up with that and I can't say that I am 100% sure, but I think that's what happens. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

That is correct; it has to do with venous return and not vasovagal syncope. When the legs are locked the muscles in the legs do not assist in the return of blood against gravity.

AragornSkywalker · Oct 25, 2009, 01:12 AM

Re: I fainted

So I should keep my legs slightly bent? Possibly run in place if not do squads?

southern rn · Oct 25, 2009, 01:36 AM

Re: I fainted

Originally Posted by AragornSkywalker

Not hours, 30 minutes. But my legs were locked because the room was practically a closet. In retrospect, all of my "near-fainting" episodes (ive had 3 in the past year including this one) involved me standing motionless prior. One was waiting in line at dennys, the other was waiting over a grill trying to melt a easter rabbit so i can make smores.

I also lost 45 pounds the first year of college (no freaken clue), so I wonder if the drastic weight loss may have affected my resting BP. I was 120/80 prior, and Ive had readings as low as 90/50 but mostly ~110/~65 since.

I think this is what your talkinga bout?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_syncope

I used to have vasovagal syncope BAD when I was in high school and college;standing in one place or in a line somewhere was a sure fire way to get me. Try drinking lots of fluids and eating something with salt before hand if you know you will be doing something like this; I tried shifting my weight, etc. but nothing really helped once it started except sitting down. Excuse yourself for a few minutes if you have to.If you keep having these episodes you really need to see your doctor;there are meds that will help. If it is any consolation I have pretty much outgrown it as I have gotten older.

TampaTech · Nov 07, 2009, 03:04 AM

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This is what I know about ins. When a pt leaves AMA 99% of insurance will not cover the costs of any services rendered during that particualr time. Atleast this is what I have been told a few times. I would imagine that even during a shift or clinical rotation the same thing would apply, even if you were staff or student. Im sorry that you passed out though dude. It might have been from standing so long and not moving coupled with the fact your knees might have been locked the whole time. That can cause someone to faint. I know this because I have seen it happen.

AragornSkywalker · Nov 07, 2009, 11:10 PM

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Well, I called the hospital and the billing person didnt see AMA on it anywhere. So I filed a claim in the meantime, guess ill find out what happens.

How long do these usually take?

AragornSkywalker · Nov 21, 2009, 06:50 PM

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I got another bill from the hospital for the same amount, as well as a voicemail telling me to call them back. I guess the claim was rejected. Getting it right before the holidays, awesome.

It annoys me. The CNA that assessed me was the one that told me to the ER. I asked him about insurance and fees and he said I would probably be covered since I was technically working there. He tried to get me to skip the line, but couldn't. I know his intentions were good, but I can't help but begrudge him for this whole thing. I know its unfair to him, but I really wish he would have just done nothing. 700$ for waiting 5 hours and a 2 minute EKG. How am I not suppose to feel embittered and disillusioned by the very industry I am entering?

K.P.A. · Yesterday, 08:02 PM

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See if you can learn the negotiated settlement for ER service that some of the insurance companies pay. You can probably talk them down to the same amount. That said, if you are in the middle of a MI, $700 is a bargain to find out and get headed in the right direction. BTDT.

AragornSkywalker · Today, 04:34 AM

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Im 18 and in good health. My odds of getting a MI are as good as getting hit by a bus. My nursing instructor says that the hospital can reduce it by 50% if I offer to pay in cash, I hope she is right.

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