Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
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Status Epilepticus is generally defined as any single or multiple convulsions lasting 30 minutes or more.
Febrile Convulsions are generalised seizures affecting 1 in 20 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years.
A 1-year-old is brought in by ambulance after he started fitting at home. Paramedics have given one dose of Diazepam.
An 8-month-old baby girl is carried into the ED by her mother after a reported fit at home.
Stealth Trauma is when a low impact mechanism can cause severe injuries in frail older people.
27-year-old female. 33/40 primigravida, brought in by ambulance. She has been fitting for 10 mins.
Pregnant women are at increased risk of infections & sepsis. Signs & symptoms can be subtle.
