Back to Search Start Over

Time to prevent injuries from postimmunization syncope

Authors :
Miller, Elaine R.
Woo, Emily Jane
Source :
Nursing. Dec, 2006, Vol. 36 Issue 12, 20-20
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Patients might feel nauseated, faint, and fall down after immunization syncope, resulting in injuries, including even fatal head injuries. To reduce the risks of injuries, it is important to talk to the patient before the injection, reassure him if he is nervous, and after the vaccination escort him to his seat and keep him under observation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03604039
Volume :
36
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nursing
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.158002727