Epileptic seizures are a common reason for emergency department (ED) admittance. We
aimed to describe the etiological distribution of epileptic seizures and the relationships …

Background When treating patients with epileptic seizures in the emergency room (ER), it is
of paramount importance to rapidly assess whether the seizure was acute symptomatic or …

Introduction Seizures are a frequent reason for admission to emergency departments and
require early, precise diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe …

Objective To determine the clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of patients
taken to hospital by emergency ambulance after a suspected seizure. Design Quantitative …

Etymologically, both “seizure” and “epilepsy” refer to a removal of the victim from reality. The
patient is “seized up,” or “taken hold of”(the Greek lepsis connotes taking hold of or …

Abstract Objective 'First seizure'clinics (FSCs) aim to achieve early expert assessment for
individuals with possible new‐onset epilepsy. These clinics also have substantial potential …

Objective Many people with new‐onset focal epilepsy initially seek evaluation in emergency
departments (EDs), and treatment decisions in EDs can influence likelihood of seizure …

Epileptic seizures are a common cause for presentation to acute medical services. Whether
presenting with an isolated, unprovoked seizure or with status epilepticus, a good …

Background and purpose Patients with acute epileptic seizures form a large patient group in
emergency neurology. This study aims to determine the burden caused by suspected …

Abstract Background Information on Emergency Department (ED) follow-up of patients
presenting with epileptic seizures is limited. Objectives It was planned to investigate the …