title: Early management of adults with an uncomplicated first generalised seizure.
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.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, Scotland. dr@smithsondunn.demon.co.uk
authors.forename: M J G
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Dunn
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Breen
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Davenport
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001334:Automobile Driving; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods; D004630:Emergencies; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants