Medical Emergencies in Dental Setting · CDA

What is a common trigger for syncope during dental procedures?

Patient anxiety, pain, fear, or vasoconstrictor
Only the ambient background noise heard inside the clinic
Drinking a glass of plain water just before the treatment
Eating a high-sugar snack shortly before the appointment

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Correct answer: Patient anxiety, pain, fear, or vasoconstrictor

Psychological (anxiety, fear) and physical stressors (pain, vasoconstrictor in anesthesia) are known triggers that increase the risk of vasovagal syncope.

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