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Pediatric seizures

Maneesha Agarwal1, Sean M Fox

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, 3rd Floor Medical Education Building, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 7, 2013
PubMed

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Pediatric seizures require vigilant emergency care, never routine treatment, due to significant risks. This review details unique aspects of childhood seizures and guides emergent management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Pediatrics

Background:

  • Seizures are common in emergency departments, potentially leading to physician complacency.
  • Despite frequency, seizures carry substantial morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Pediatric seizures present unique challenges distinct from adult presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unique characteristics of pediatric seizures.
  • To provide an updated perspective on emergent evaluation and management.
  • To emphasize the critical need for non-routine care in pediatric seizure cases.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes current literature on pediatric seizures.
  • Focuses on emergency department evaluation and management.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric seizures possess unique etiologies and clinical features.
  • Standard protocols may be insufficient for effective pediatric seizure management.
  • Timely and specific interventions are crucial for reducing adverse outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric seizures demand specialized attention and should not be treated routinely.
  • Understanding unique pediatric seizure aspects improves emergency care.
  • Effective emergent strategies are vital for mitigating pediatric seizure morbidity and mortality.

Keywords:
Febrile seizuresKetogenic dietNeonatal seizuresNew-onset seizuresPediatricSeizuresStatus epilepticus

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