Management Of Seizure. Report of the quality standards subcommittee and therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the american academy of neurology and the american epilepsy society. Management of seizures is important. Successful management of patients with recurrent seizures begins with the establishment of an accurate diagnosis of epilepsy syndrome followed by treatment using an appropriate medication in a. Seizure management overview a seizure is an event in which there is a temporary change in behavior resulting from a sudden abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain.
Successful management of patients with recurrent seizures begins with the establishment of an accurate diagnosis of epilepsy syndrome followed by treatment using an appropriate medication in a. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance and to provide you with relevant advertising. If the electrical disturbance is limited to only one area of the brain then the result is a partial seizure. Report of the quality standards subcommittee and therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the american academy of neurology and the american epilepsy society. Management of seizures is important. Management issues for women with epilepsy focus on pregnancy an evidence based review.
If the electrical disturbance is limited to only one area of the brain then the result is a partial seizure.
Obstetrical complications and change in seizure frequency. If the patient is known to have epilepsy and is already on treatment it can be useful to assess treatment levels at the time of seizure to determine if they were therapeutic. Management of seizures is important. If you continue browsing the site you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance and to provide you with relevant advertising. Report of the quality standards subcommittee and therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the american academy of neurology and the american epilepsy society.