Early management of adults with an uncomplicated first generalised seizure

M J G Dunn; D P Breen; R J Davenport; A J Gray

doi:10.1136/emj.2004.015651

Early management of adults with an uncomplicated first generalised seizure

M J G Dunn, D P Breen, R J Davenport, A J Gray

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Abstract

A literature review of first seizures in adults was performed and a management algorithm was constructed. This review highlights the importance of a thorough history and examination, routine biochemistry and haematology, an electrocardiogram, selected neuroimaging, discharge planning with driving and lifestyle advice, and follow-up in a specialist clinic.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	237-42
Number of pages	6
Journal	Emergency Medicine Journal
Volume	22
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2004.015651
Publication status	Published - Apr 2005

Keywords

Adult
Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use
Automobile Driving
Diagnosis, Differential
Electroencephalography/methods
Emergencies
Hematologic Tests
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods
Seizures/diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods

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Early management of adults with an uncomplicated first generalised seizure

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