Pocket ICU Management
Seizures
First Things First (assess for & treat the following):
- Observe & describe clinical presentation of seizure
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- See “History & Physical” section
- Determine if status epilepticus
- Continuous seizure or recurrent seizures without recovery of consciousness
- Officially, lasting >30 min, but practically, lasting >5 min
- See “History & Physical” and “Specific Treatment” sections
- Protect pt from injuring self (esp. head and limbs)
- Consider etiology of seizure(s), e.g., hypoglycemia, drug withdrawal, head trauma
- Support ABCs
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Last updated: May 3, 2010
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