Seizures and epilepsy in the acute medical setting: presentation and management.
Clin Med (Lond)
; 18(5): 409-413, 2018 10.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30287438
ABSTRACT
Epileptic seizures are a common cause for presentation to acute medical services. Whether presenting with an isolated, unprovoked seizure or with status epilepticus, a good understanding of seizures and their mimics ensures appropriate investigation and treatment. This article describes the practical aspects of the management of patients presenting with seizures to the emergency department or the acute medical unit.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Convulsiones
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Epilepsia
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Med (Lond)
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido