###### Created: 2023-05-07 10:50 ###### Areas & Topics: #medicine #neurology ###### Note Type: #permanent ###### Connected to: [[]] - A 'blackout' is an informal term for a transient (short-term) loss of consciousness. - The two main diagnoses associated with blackouts are [[Syncope]] and [[Seizures and Epilepsy]]. ### Diagnosis - When taking a history from a patient with blackout, it is important to think of it an an event. - When investigating an event, understanding what happened **before**, **during** and **after** can help paint a clearer clinical picture. - In cases of blackout, histories from both the patient and any witnesses (when possible) will best guide diagnosis and further testing. ![[Pasted image 20230510145644.png]]