Management of Seizures in Neurosurgical Practice

This Element is an essential guide to management of seizures in neurosurgical patients.

Julie Woodfield (Author), Susan Duncan (Author)

9781009487245, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 May 2024

24 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 0.3 cm, 0.5 kg

Seizures are a presenting feature of many neurosurgical disorders, and can arise as a result of neurosurgical treatment or its complications. Recognition and effective management of seizures can be life-saving, and will minimise long term seizure induced morbidity. In this Element the authors describe seizure diagnosis, emergency and ongoing management, and considerations in neurosurgical conditions.

Introduction
What is a Seizure?
Seizure Types
Management of Seizures
Seizures and Neurosurgical Conditions
Epilepsy Surgery
Considerations for Discharge
Neurosurgical Cases.

Subject Areas: Accident & emergency medicine [MMK]