title: Seizures.
abstract: Seizures are one of the most common neurologic emergencies. This article reviews the emergency evaluation and treatment of seizures, including status epilepticus. Pseudoseizures related to drugs, alcohol, and pregnancy are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Longwood Neurology Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Drislane
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants