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Seizure Guideline

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Here is the seizure management guideline developed by Leanne Hartnett and Tor Ercleve in 2009 Pharmacological Management: Date implemented – 09/2009 Revision date – currently being revised Author – Leanne Hartnett, Tor Ercleve, Isabella Taylor (Neurology)

CME 08/12/16 – First Seizure Study SCGH

Here is Jacqui’s update on first seizure management at SCGH. Resources: CME talk 07/2016 “First Seizure ED Management” from Jacqui Saw (Neurology) First Seizures in Adults – a great summary by Heather Angus-Leppan, consultant neurologist, in the BMJ 4/2014 FSH ED Seizure…

FSH ED Seizure Guideline

Pending the arrival of the updated SCGH ED Seizure Guideline being developed by Neurology SCGH, we have been asked to follow the FSH ED Seizure Guideline below (with thanks to those who have developed this document): SCGH First Seizure and Established Epilepsy:…

CME 07/07/16 – First Seizure ED Management

Here is Jacqui Saw’s talk on emergency management of a first seizure. The neurology team at SCGH are involved in a first seizure project to determine more accurately the recurrence rate / progression to epilepsy diagnosis of this patient group.…

CME 19/05/16 – Recognition and diagnosis of pseudoneurological syndromes

Here is Leesa’s talk on the recognition and diagnosis of pseudoneurological syndromes. Resources: BMJ Best Practice: Conversion and somatic symptom disorders A comprehensive document that gives information regarding the diagnosis and management of patients with these disorders Psychological and behavioural treatments for adults with non-epileptic attack…