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Syncope vs. Seizure
- Determine if a loss of consciousness was a syncopal episode or a seizure.
- Ask about key differentiators like the number of myoclonic jerks, tongue biting, and the postictal state.
Key Differentiators
- Lateral tongue biting is highly specific for seizures.
- Urinary incontinence can occur in both syncope and seizures, so it's not a reliable differentiator.
Confirming Seizures
- Confirm self-reported seizures with a witness account.
- Note that lying down during the event suggests syncope rather than a seizure.