postictal

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[1][2][3]

Introduction

Following a seizure, e.g. epileptic.

Clinical manifestations

* if postictal state does not improve within 15 minutes of seizure, obtain EEG to rule out nonconvulsive status epilepticus[3]

References

  1. ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sheth RD et al, Protracted ictal confusion in elderly patients. Arch Neurol 2006; 63:529 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16606764
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 Board Basics. An Enhancement to MKSAP19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022
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