Investigating seizures (summary)
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Seizures are a common medical emergency and presentation to emergency departments 1-3. All new seizures or changes in seizure activity merit assessment with neurologists, and usually require neuroimaging 3-4. They can be distressing to witness for patient, families and clinicians and can be caused by a number of factors.
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- was the seizure focal or generalised?
- has the patient had an EEG - what was the result?
- any of the following?
- new focal neurology deficits
- persistent altered consciousness/confusion
- fever
- persistent headache
- medical history (malignancy, AIDS, previous neurosurgery)
- use of anticoagulants
- investigations
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making the request
- why is imaging required?
- what is the relative urgency?
- why does it need to be done now?
- what lateralising features are there (clinical or investigations)?
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