Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6830965 | Seizure | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The evidence base for current pre-hospital guidelines for seizure emergencies is incomplete. A large proportion of patients are transported to hospital after a seizure but many of these may be suitable for home management. However, there is very little research into alternative care pathways or criteria that could be used to help paramedics avoid transport to hospital. More research is needed to improve care for people after a seizure and to improve the cost-effectiveness of the healthcare systems within which they are treated.
Keywords
NEADECApWETIAQOLAEDsQuality of lifeABCDNon-epileptic attack disorderPeople with epilepsyElectroencephalographyECGelectrocardiogramUnited States of AmericaUSAIntranasalstatus epilepticusemergency departmentBenzodiazepinesALSseizureTransient ischaemic attackIntravenousIntramuscularEEGUnited KingdomHospital admissionsAdvanced Life Supportpre-hospital
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Authors
Andrew Osborne, Louise Taylor, Markus Reuber, Richard A. Grünewald, Martin Parkinson, Jon M. Dickson,