TY - JOUR
T1 - Review of the Evaluation and Treatment of Vasovagal Reactions in Outpatient Procedures
AU - Wu, Wesley J.
AU - Goldberg, Leonard Harry
AU - Rubenzik, Marc K.
AU - Zelickson, Blake R.
PY - 2018/12/1
Y1 - 2018/12/1
N2 - BACKGROUND: A vasovagal reaction is a commonly encountered event in outpatient procedures. There is a paucity of discussion on vasovagal reactions (VVRs) in the dermatologic surgery literature. However, recent investigations in the physiology, evaluation, and treatment of VVRs have been reported in other specialties. OBJECTIVE: A comprehensive review of the physiology, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of VVRs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A search as performed using the PubMed/MEDLINE databases. Search terms included "vasovagal," "vasovagal reaction," "syncope," "reflex syncope," "neurocardiogenic syncope," and "fainting." RESULTS: Studies demonstrate greater understanding in the physiology of a vasovagal reaction. Although permanent sequelae are uncommon, it is important to respond in a prompt manner. A variety of treatment and prevention options are presented. CONCLUSION: Vasovagal reactions should be carefully evaluated. Additional studies may provide greater data in understanding and managing vasovagal reactions.
AB - BACKGROUND: A vasovagal reaction is a commonly encountered event in outpatient procedures. There is a paucity of discussion on vasovagal reactions (VVRs) in the dermatologic surgery literature. However, recent investigations in the physiology, evaluation, and treatment of VVRs have been reported in other specialties. OBJECTIVE: A comprehensive review of the physiology, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of VVRs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A search as performed using the PubMed/MEDLINE databases. Search terms included "vasovagal," "vasovagal reaction," "syncope," "reflex syncope," "neurocardiogenic syncope," and "fainting." RESULTS: Studies demonstrate greater understanding in the physiology of a vasovagal reaction. Although permanent sequelae are uncommon, it is important to respond in a prompt manner. A variety of treatment and prevention options are presented. CONCLUSION: Vasovagal reactions should be carefully evaluated. Additional studies may provide greater data in understanding and managing vasovagal reactions.
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U2 - 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001598
DO - 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001598
M3 - Article
C2 - 29994949
AN - SCOPUS:85057146227
SN - 1076-0512
VL - 44
SP - 1483
EP - 1488
JO - Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
JF - Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
IS - 12
ER -