Citation

Dunn MJ, Breen DP, Davenport RJ, Gray AJ. Emerg. Med. J. 2005; 22(4): 237-242.

Affiliation

Emergency Department, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, Scotland. dr@smithsondunn.demon.co.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/emj.2004.015651

PMID

15788819

PMCID

PMC1726732

Abstract

A literature review of first seizures in adults was performed and a management algorithm was constructed. This review highlights the importance of a thorough history and examination, routine biochemistry and haematology, an electrocardiogram, selected neuroimaging, discharge planning with driving and lifestyle advice, and follow-up in a specialist clinic.

Language: en