Emergency Management of Epilepsy and Seizures

Bank, Anna M.; Bazil, Carl W.

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1677008

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“…An erster Stelle des Behandlungsablaufs (▶ Abb. 1) steht das Erheben und Stabilisieren der Vitalparameter [17]. Falls Schockraumkriterien erfüllt sind, wird anhand des entsprechenden konservativen Schockraumprotokolls behandelt [18,19].…”

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Epileptischer Anfall des Erwachsenen in der Notaufnahme

Sauer,

Minnerup,

Möddel

2024

Notaufnahme up2date

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Epileptischer Anfall des Erwachsenen in der Notaufnahme

Sauer,

Minnerup,

Möddel

2024

Notaufnahme up2date

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“…Epileptic seizures constitute a significant portion of patient presentations to the emergency department. It has been reported that 5% of emergency calls are due to epileptic seizures [2].…”

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Relationship of epileptic seizures with lunar cycle and seasons

Yavuz,

Turgut,

Gülaçtı

et al. 2024

IMC Journal of Medical Science

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Background and objectives: Various factors facilitate seizures in patients with epilepsy. The relationship between the phases of the moon and neuropsychiatric conditions has been a matter of curiosity. The present study investigated whether patient presentations to the emergency department with epileptic seizures vary according to the phases of the moon, seasons, and daily air temperature. Materials and method: The study retrospectively included patients who presented to the emergency department with epileptic seizures over a one-year period. Patients with provoked seizures (head trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, etc.), pregnant women, and patients aged under 18 years were excluded. Patients’ age, gender, date and time of presentation to the emergency department were recorded. The effects of the phases of the moon and seasons on these presentations were investigated. Results:Total 255 patients (176 male, 79 female) met the inclusion criteria of the study. The majority of patients (67.1%) were aged 18-44 years. Majority of the patients (41.2%) did not previously used epileptic medication. The laboratory tests showed that the mean blood pH and lactate values were 7.31±0.11 and 4.59±4.12 mmol/L respectively. No statistically significant (p>0.05) relationship was observed regarding frequency of presentations of epileptic seizures and the season and phases of the moon. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the phases of the moon, air temperature, and seasons did not affect the frequency of epileptic seizures. July 2024; Vol. 18(2):006 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.18.018 *Correspondence: Erdal Yavuz, Department of Emergency Medicine, Adiyaman University Medical Faculty, Adiyaman, Turkey. Email: erdal_yavuz15@hotmail.com

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“…Immediate therapeutic intervention is required to minimize the risk of shortand long-term morbidity. Delayed treatment increases the risk of a self-sustained seizure and pharmacologic failure (Altered Mental Status (AMS) [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].…”

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Advances in the Treatment of Status Epilepticus

Haddad,

Melikyan,

Al Hail

et al. 2023

Status Epilepticus - Recent Advances in Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment [Working Title]

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The management of status epilepticus (SE) emphasizes early identification, support of vital functions, quick implementation of pharmacotherapy, and recognition of acute etiologies. Prompt administration of a benzodiazepine, often followed by an intravenous antiseizure medication, has been supported by multiple high-quality studies. SE evolving into a refractory stage may require the initiation of anesthetic agents, such as midazolam or propofol. The contribution of autoimmune encephalitis to the burden of refractory SE cases has led to the introduction of immune-modulatory agents, such as steroids and IVIG, in the treatment protocols for refractory SE appearing de novo without prior history of epilepsy. This chapter summarizes the pharmacological agents proposed in the treatment of SE and the stepped approach to their implementation.

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Emergency Management of Epilepsy and Seizures

Cited by 19 publications

References 81 publications

Epileptischer Anfall des Erwachsenen in der Notaufnahme

Epileptischer Anfall des Erwachsenen in der Notaufnahme

Relationship of epileptic seizures with lunar cycle and seasons

Advances in the Treatment of Status Epilepticus

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