[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.
Urrestarazu
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Departamento de Neurología, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. eurrestara@unav.es
Murie
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Viteri
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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