Early management of adults with an uncomplicated first generalised seizure. Issue 4 (23rd March 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dunn, M J G; Breen, D P; Davenport, R J; Gray, A J
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 22:Issue 4(2005)
• Page Start: 237
• Page End: 242
• Publication Date: 2005-03-23
• Subjects: ACEP, American College of Emergency Physicians -- CT, computer tomography -- DDA, Disability Discrimination Act -- DVLA, Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency -- ED, emergency department -- ECG, electrocardiogram -- EEG, electroencephalogram -- FIRST Group, First Seizure Trial Group -- GGT, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase -- MCV, mean cell volume -- MESS, Medical Research Council Multicentre Study of Early Epliepsy and Single Seizure -- MRI, magnetic resonance imaging -- SIGN, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network; seizure -- guideline -- adult -- emergency medicine; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2004.015651
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

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.