Seizures Emergencies (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Seizures Emergencies Overview
- Seizures Emergencies Causes
- Seizures Emergencies Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Seizures Emergencies Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Seizures Emergencies Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Home care is appropriate when a person is known to have seizures, if the seizure is brief, and if the person recovers uneventfully.
- Prevent injuries.
- Cushion the head.
- Loosen any tight neckwear.
- Turn the person on his or her side after the convulsion ceases. This may help drain any moisture or secretions from the person's mouth.
- Do not attempt to hold down or restrain the person.
- Do not place anything in the person's mouth or try to pry the teeth apart.
- Observe these items: length of seizure, type of movements, direction of any head or eye turning, amount of time to return to alertness and full consciousness.
- Cushion the head.
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Important Safety Information
Vimpat (lacosamide) is a medicine that is used with other medicines to treat partial onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older with epilepsy. Vimpat is generally well-tolerated, but may not be for everyone. Ask your doctor if Vimpat is right for you. Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self harm that you have never had before or may be worse than before. Please see additional patient information in the Medication Guide at the end of the full prescribing information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment. Please see additional Patient Safety Information
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Seizures are a common cause of visits to the emergency department (ED). One estimate states that approximately 1% of patients coming to the ED do so because of seizures (Krumholz et al, 1989)
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