Abstract

Syncope is a common pediatric emergency event,which can be caused by various metabolic disorders different from other illness. The major metabolic anomalies include hypoglycemia, hyperventilation,electrolytes imbalance,hypoxemia and others, in which hypoglycemia is caused by hyperinsulinemia,pituitary and adrenal disease, diabetes, ketotic hypoglycemia, inherited metabolic disorders of sugar, organic acids and amino-acids,etc. This article introduced the common metabolic anomalies and their causes,diagnosis and therapy. Key words: Syncope; Hypoglycemia; Hyperventilation; Electrolyte imbalance; Hypoxemia; Inherited metabolic disorders

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