title: Convulsions.
abstract: Management of seizures requires prompt medical attention to prevent morbidity and mortality and to clarify the etiology of the event so that proper long-range therapy can be planned. This article provides an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of this common medical problem.
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005194:Family Practice; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000628:therapy; D013831:Thiamine / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D005947:Glucose; D013831:Thiamine