RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt
T1 ACEP Clinical Policy Updated for New and Refractory Seizures
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 46
SP 16
OP 17
DO 10.1177/155989771446013
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/46/16.abstract
AB Up to 5% of individuals in the United States will experience a nonfebrile seizure during their lifetime. Yet, the accurate diagnosis of seizure can be challenging for emergency department (ED) physicians. This article discusses the American College of Emergency Physicians' 2014 update regarding the evaluation and management of adult patients presenting to the ED with seizures.