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Seizure other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
EEG with sleep deprivation is helpful when standard EEG does not detect any epileptiform changes. Lumbar puncture (LP) should be considered in those patients suggesting meningitis, encephalitis, or subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
- EEG with sleep deprivation is helpful when standard EEG does not detect any epileptiform changes.[1] EEG should be performed as soon as possible and can detect:[2]
- Focal sharp waves or spikes (focal epilepsy)
- Bilateral/generalized epileptiform activity (generalized epilepsy)
- Lumbar puncture (LP) should be considered in those patients suggesting the following causes:[3]
References
References
- ↑ Schreiner A, Pohlmann-Eden B (2003). “Value of the early electroencephalogram after a first unprovoked seizure”. Clin Electroencephalogr. 34 (3): 140–4. doi:10.1177/155005940303400307. PMID 14521275.
- ↑ Johnson EL (2019). “Seizures and Epilepsy”. Med Clin North Am. 103 (2): 309–324. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.10.002. PMID 30704683.
- ↑ Gavvala JR, Schuele SU (2016). “New-Onset Seizure in Adults and Adolescents: A Review”. JAMA. 316 (24): 2657–2668. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.18625. PMID 28027373.
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