Early management of adults with an uncomplicated first generalised seizure.
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.
Dunn
M J G
MJ
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
Breen
D P
DP
Davenport
R J
RJ
Gray
A J
AJ
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
D000927:Anticonvulsants