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Iatrogenic seizures

S C Schachter1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA.

Neurologic Clinics
|March 28, 1998
PubMed
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This article examines potentially avoidable iatrogenic seizures caused by medical treatments and procedures. It also discusses discontinuing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) for epilepsy surgery evaluations.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Iatrogenic seizures, seizures induced by medical interventions, represent a significant concern in patient care.
  • Understanding the causes of iatrogenic seizures is crucial for prevention and improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review potentially avoidable iatrogenic seizures.
  • To analyze seizures resulting from medications, surgical interventions, medical procedures, and diagnostic tests.
  • To discuss the management of antiepileptic drug (AED) withdrawal in patients evaluated for epilepsy surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on iatrogenic seizures.
  • Analysis of seizure etiologies related to various medical interventions.

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  • Examination of clinical guidelines and practices for AED management in epilepsy surgery candidates.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified specific medications, surgical approaches, procedures, and diagnostic tests associated with iatrogenic seizures.
    • Highlighted the potential for avoidance of certain seizure-inducing iatrogenic events.
    • Provided insights into the complexities of AED withdrawal protocols for epilepsy surgery evaluations.

    Conclusions:

    • Iatrogenic seizures are a preventable complication in various clinical settings.
    • Careful consideration of potential seizure induction is necessary during medical treatment planning.
    • Optimized management of AEDs is essential for patients undergoing epilepsy surgery evaluation to minimize risks.