[Management of first epileptic seizure and status epilepticus in the emergency department].
First epileptic seizure is a common reason for attending the emergency department. Its management is focused on diagnosis of the episode and on identification and treatment of the underlying cause. Occasionally, anti-epileptic treatment will be required. However, when the seizure is prolonged - a condition known as status epilepticus - it becomes a life-threatening process and requires immediate treatment. In this article, general advice and guidelines for the management of seizures and of status epilepticus in emergency departments is reviewed.
Departamento de Neurología, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. eurrestara@unav.es
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D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy