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    • Military Medicine
    • Cardiology
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • Syncope, or fainting, is a common medical event with diverse causes, potentially leading to injury from postural collapse.
    • Basic military trainees face unique stressors that may increase their susceptibility to syncopal episodes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence and common etiologies of syncope and pre-syncope among U.S. Air Force basic military trainees.
    • To identify specific triggers and risk factors associated with syncopal events in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective electronic chart review of 112 basic military trainees experiencing syncopal or pre-syncopal events over a one-year period (August 2012-July 2013).
    • Analysis of event timing, common triggers (exercise, blood draws, immunizations), and diagnosed etiologies.

    Main Results:

    • An overall syncope rate of 19.6 cases per 1,000 person-years was observed, with higher rates in females (36.1) than males (18.4).
    • The majority of events occurred during or immediately after exercise (n=38) or during medical procedures like blood draws (n=22).
    • Neurocardiogenic syncope (n=54) and orthostatic hypotension (n=40) were the most frequent causes; cardiovascular disease accounted for two cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings support existing preventive strategies such as anemia screening, emphasizing hydration, and utilizing padded flooring in vaccination areas.
    • These measures are crucial for mitigating syncope risk and preventing injuries in military training environments.