Table 2 The frequency of medical emergencies compared according to medical history
Diagnosis | No Medical History | Positive Medical History | Total = 300 |
|---|---|---|---|
Syncope | 143 | 44 | 187 |
Hypoglycemia | 23 | 13 | 36 |
Hyperventilation | 10 | 4 | 14 |
Asthma | 3 | 9 | 12 |
Epinephrine reaction | 8 | 2 | 10 |
Panic Attack/Hysteria | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Postural Hypotension | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Seizure/Fit | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Chest pain | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Hypertensive Crisis | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Hyperglycemia | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Sodium Hypochlorite accident | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Suspected Cardiovascular Accident | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Allergic Reaction | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Partial airway obstruction | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Dehydration | 1 | 0 | 1 |