Prediction of seizure control in non-ketotic hyperglycemic induced seizures.
BACKGROUND
To study the factors predictive for seizure control in non-ketotic hyperglycemic induced seizures (NKHS).


METHODS
We studied 21 patients who were clinically diagnosed as NKHS at Khon Kaen University hospital, Thailand. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the factors predictive for seizure control.


RESULTS
Most patients had no previous history of diabetes and presented with repetitive partial seizures. The mean number of seizure attacks was 45 times prior to admission. The average duration to terminate seizure was 36 hours and significantly predicted by frequency of seizures (estimate 0.9, p value 0.013).


CONCLUSIONS
Frequency of seizures is the only predictive factor for the success of seizure control in NKHS.
Tiamkao
Somsak
S
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. somtia@kku.ac.th
Janon
Chitranon
C
Sawanyawisuth
Kittisak
K
Pratipanawatr
Thongchai
T
Jitpimolmard
Suthipun
S
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D056693:Propionic Acidemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*