Indications for treatment of first seizures
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Indications for treatment of first seizures. Structural cause, Abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
High seizure recurrence risk factors
- Structural cause
- Abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG)
- First seizure occurring in sleep
High injury risk factors
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High socioeconomic loss risk factors
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References
- Pohlmann-Eden B, Beghi E, Camfield C, Camfield P. The first seizure and its management in adults and children. BMJ 2006; 332:339-342.
- Krumholz A, Wiebe S, Gronseth G, et al. Practice parameter: evaluating an apparent unprovoked first seizure in adults (an evidence-based review). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. Neurology 2007; 69:1996-2007.
- Seneviratne U. Management of the first seizure: an evidence based approach. Postgrad Med J 2009; 85:667-673.
