Seizure : the journal of the British Epilepsy Association
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Continuous EEG (cEEG) is of great interest in view of the reported high prevalence of non-convulsive seizures on intensive care units (ICUs). Here, we describe our experiences applying a seizure warning system using cEEG monitoring. ⋯ This is our first attempt to implement online seizure detection in the ICU. Despite problems with artifacts and that we missed focally oriented seizures, we succeeded in monitoring patients online. Given the relatively high occurrence of seizures, online seizure detection with cEEG merits further development for use in ICUs.
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To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Serbian-language version of the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory-31 (QOLIE-31). ⋯ Serbian adaptation of the QOLIE-31 questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing the quality of life in patients with epilepsy.
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No large studies till date are available from India on post-traumatic seizures (PTS). ⋯ The risk of PTS was higher in patients who sustained fall from height, in GCS<9, and associated medical problems. About 1/3rd of the patients with early PTS developed recurrent delayed seizures.
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At present, neonatal seizures are usually treated with Phenobarbital (PB) despite the limited efficacy and the potential risk this treatment holds for the developing brain. We report here a prospective pilot feasibility study on the use of Levetiracetam as monotherapy in the treatment of neonatal seizures. ⋯ Results from our small patient group indicate that LEV may be an alternative therapeutic option in neonatal seizures.
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To determine the utility and tolerability of levetiracetam (LEV) compared to phenytoin (PHT) in preventing clinical seizures in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). ⋯ In patients with SAH, LEV appears to have superior tolerability compared to PHT.