seizures treat and refer cpg

Question 1

who is this intended for? seizures cpg

Answer 1

adult pts who have had a single seizure that has been self limted and they have had a full recovry

Question 2

if the pt has self administered buccal midazolam or rectal diazapam do they need to be transported?

Answer 2

no neccissarily if it is in their action plan - consult plan for further detials

Question 3

when should carers be advised to call an ambulance?

Answer 3

if pt has another seizure before seeing doctor
if pt doesnt fully recover/ takes longer than usualy
if pt has seizure lasting longer than 5 minute/ diff usual presentation s
seizure continues despite manamgnet plan
pt injuries themselves, vomits or is submurged in water
carer has concerns

Question 4

when should u not proceed with seizure treat and refer?

Answer 4

pt requires monitoring/hopsital manamgnet
pt risks further seizure if left
pregnant
unwitnessed
pt requests transport

Question 5

what things would mean seizure pt needs further monitoring/hops assessment

Answer 5

incomplete recovory - normal concious
suspected non-epelitic cause
non diagnosis epilpsy - first prestnetion
different than usual presentation
concurrent ilnees
injury, aspiration or submersion
pt administerd midazolam

Question 6

what things would mean pt at risk of recurrent seizure?

Answer 6

hx multiple seizures
pt feels impending seizure
pt unable to be monitored by responsible adult