Clinical management. Fits, faints and funny turns.
Episodes of alteration of consciousness are a common reason for referral to hospital. This article discusses the differential diagnosis with particular emphasis on the first epileptic seizure. It stresses the importance of an accurate witness history and the comparative lack of value of investigations.
Edmondstone
W M
WM
Royal Hospital, Haslar.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis