Week 12: Seizures and encephalitis

Things to consider

• Seizures vs status epilepticus vs epilepsy

• Causes of seizures and disorders of consciousness

• Antiepileptic agents and drugs that stop seizures

• Role of and difference between CFAM, processed EEG, and EEG monitoring

• The many neurological investigations – LPs, CTs, MRIs, NCS/EMGs, etc

Resources

• Epilepsy and anaesthesia, and epilepsy in intensive care (BJAEd)

• Differential diagnosis for seizures (LITFL)

• Status epilepticus (IBCC)

• Meningitis and encephalitis (IBCC)

• Interpretation of EEG (BJAEd) and interpretation of pEEG (Dr Barley)

Key trials and guidelines

• Which AED should you use? Keppra vs valproate vs fosphenytoin, or Keppra vs phenytoin

• Continuous EEG monitoring? CETRA

• TTM for status? HYBERNATUS

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