Prevalence Causes Clinical features Investigations Therapy Prognosis

Clinical features If in doubt, treat the patient for status epilepticus, but watch for medication side-effects.  Why? Medication-related complications are common c respiratory arrest: 61% (95% CI: 32% to 91%) infection: 54% (95% CI: 31% to 92%) In one study, 70% of patients with pseudoseizures were still on anticonvulsants after 2 years. c

Expiry date: September 2004
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