Seizures

Neurol Clin. 1998 May;16(2):257-84. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70064-5.

Abstract

Seizures are one of the most common neurologic emergencies. This article reviews the emergency evaluation and treatment of seizures, including status epilepticus. Pseudoseizures related to drugs, alcohol, and pregnancy are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage
  • Brain Diseases / complications
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Brain Diseases / therapy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergencies*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pregnancy
  • Seizures / etiology*
  • Seizures / therapy
  • Status Epilepticus / etiology
  • Status Epilepticus / therapy

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants