A 30-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department via ambulance following a generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting approximately 7 minutes. He ...

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A 30-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department via ambulance following a generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting approximately 7 minutes. He is post-ictal and confused but maintaining his airway. This is his first known seizure. What is the most appropriate immediate management in the ED?

Accepted Answer

Check blood glucose level

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Administer intravenous Lorazepam 4mg

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Arrange urgent CT head scan

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Administer intravenous Phenytoin loading dose

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Refer to neurology outpatient clinic

ukmla MCQ (SBA): First Seizure Management

A 30-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department via ambulance following a generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting approximately 7 minutes. He is post-ictal and confused but maintaining his airway. This is his first known seizure. What is the most appropriate immediate management in the ED?