we had a 50+ man tonight become unresponsive for aprox 2min. staring into space with eyes semi rolled up. My husband could not find a pulse. I could but was weak and thready. called 911. by the time they arrived he was responsive. he was hightly intoxicated. pupils equal. first responders took a bp over sweatshirt that was 90/80. could not count his hr. when ems arrived took second bp 110/ 80 again over sweatshirt. he refused to go to er but we insisted. I feel they didnt want to take him because of lack of insurance. Were we wrong in thinking he should get checked?
Hello, There are two possibilities, one is syncope and other is seizures. Did he have any abnormal jerky or tightening of limbs, if yes it points towards seizures? I think in his case, syncope was a likely possibility, probably vasovagal syncope. Probably due to fall in BP leading to decreased blood supply to brain. What was he doing just before this episode?  He'll need evaluation, ECG, holder and echo. Monitor his BP and pulse rate. Ask him avoid risky places and activities like Chat Doctor.  Avoid deny