Rationale and Objectives: Appropriate management of a first epileptic seizure in the Emergency Department (ED) has emerged as a significant factor influencing both short-term and long-term outcomes (1,2). The aim of this study is to assess the appropriateness of management for patients admitted to the ED of the OCB Hospital in Modena for a First Seizure Event (FSE). Methods: All patients (aged > 14 years) observed in 2023 for a FSE were included. Data collected included: demographics, seizure presentation, diagnostic workup, complications, and treatment. Results: A total of 150 patients were included (91 F; mean age 55 years). Unprovoked seizures accounted for 121 cases (81%). Motor seizures represented 75% of FSEs. A seizure cluster (> 2 seizures within 24 hours) was observed in 20% of cases, and Status Epilepticus occurred in 11%. Traumatic complications occurred in 9% of cases. 27 patients (18%) experienced recurrence within 24 hours. Pre-hospital therapy was administered in 17% of FSEs. All patients underwent a brain CT scan; 97% underwent an EEG, and 94% received an urgent neurological consultation. 46% of patients were hospitalized. In 70 patients (58% of the 121 unprovoked FSEs), the diagnostic process led to an immediate diagnosis of epilepsy. Conclusions: These findings highlight the complexity of clinical scenarios associated with FSEs, which need dedicated diagnostic and therapeutic workups. FSEs often represent more than just a "first seizure," given the high incidence of clusters/Status Epilepticus, complications, the need for acute treatment and hospitalization. Bibliography 1. De Stefano P, et al. Added value of advanced workup after the first seizure: A 7-year cohort study. Epilepsia. 2023;00:1–11. 2. Ménétré E, et al. Antiseizure medication ≤48 hours portends better prognosis in new-onset epilepsy. Eur J Neurol. 2024;31:e16107.
Razionale e Obiettivi: una gestione appropriata della prima crisi epilettica nel dipartimento di emergenza urgenza (DEU) è emersa quale fattore importante per gli esiti a breve e lungo termine (1,2). L’obiettivo dello studio è la valutazione dell’appropriatezza gestionale dei pazienti ammessi al DEU dell'OCB di Modena per prima crisi epilettica (First Seizure Event, FSE). Metodi: inclusi i pazienti (> 14 anni) osservati nel 2023. Sono stati raccolti i dati demografici, le caratteristiche delle crisi, il percorso diagnostico, le complicanze, i trattamenti. Risultati: inclusi 150 pazienti (91F; età media 55 anni). Le crisi non provocate sono state 121 (81%). Le crisi motorie hanno rappresentato il 75% dei FSE. Un cluster di crisi (> 2 crisi nelle 24 ore) è stato osservato nel 20% ed uno Stato Epilettico nell'11% dei casi. Complicanze traumatiche sono avvenute nel 9% dei casi. 27 pazienti (18%) hanno presentato recidive entro 24 ore. Terapia pre-ospedaliera è stata utilizzata nel 17% dei FSE. Tutti i pazienti sono stati sottoposti ad una TC encefalo, il 97% ad un EEG ed il 94% ad una consulenzaneurologica in urgenza. Il 46% dei pazienti è stato ricoverato. In 70 pazienti (58% dei 121 FSE non provocati) il percorso diagnostico ha consentito di porre subito diagnosi di epilessia. Conclusioni: questi risultati sottolineano la complessità degli scenari clinici dei FSE, che meritano quindi un percorso diagnostico e terapeutico dedicato. I FSE sono spesso più di una “prima crisi”, con un'alta incidenza di Cluster/Stato Epilettico oltre che di complicanze, necessità di trattamenti in acuto e richiesta di ricovero. Bibliografia 1. De Stefano P, et al. Added value of advanced workup after the first seizure: A 7-year cohort study. Epilepsia. 2023;00:1–11. 2. Ménétré E, et al. Antiseizure medication ≤48 hours portends better prognosis in new-onset epilepsy. Eur J Neurol. 2024;31:e16107.
Rischio di epilessia dopo una prima crisi: uno studio retrospettivo osservazionale dei pazienti osservati in pronto soccorso nell’anno 2023
LEONARDI, GIULIA
2024/2025
Abstract
Rationale and Objectives: Appropriate management of a first epileptic seizure in the Emergency Department (ED) has emerged as a significant factor influencing both short-term and long-term outcomes (1,2). The aim of this study is to assess the appropriateness of management for patients admitted to the ED of the OCB Hospital in Modena for a First Seizure Event (FSE). Methods: All patients (aged > 14 years) observed in 2023 for a FSE were included. Data collected included: demographics, seizure presentation, diagnostic workup, complications, and treatment. Results: A total of 150 patients were included (91 F; mean age 55 years). Unprovoked seizures accounted for 121 cases (81%). Motor seizures represented 75% of FSEs. A seizure cluster (> 2 seizures within 24 hours) was observed in 20% of cases, and Status Epilepticus occurred in 11%. Traumatic complications occurred in 9% of cases. 27 patients (18%) experienced recurrence within 24 hours. Pre-hospital therapy was administered in 17% of FSEs. All patients underwent a brain CT scan; 97% underwent an EEG, and 94% received an urgent neurological consultation. 46% of patients were hospitalized. In 70 patients (58% of the 121 unprovoked FSEs), the diagnostic process led to an immediate diagnosis of epilepsy. Conclusions: These findings highlight the complexity of clinical scenarios associated with FSEs, which need dedicated diagnostic and therapeutic workups. FSEs often represent more than just a "first seizure," given the high incidence of clusters/Status Epilepticus, complications, the need for acute treatment and hospitalization. Bibliography 1. De Stefano P, et al. Added value of advanced workup after the first seizure: A 7-year cohort study. Epilepsia. 2023;00:1–11. 2. Ménétré E, et al. Antiseizure medication ≤48 hours portends better prognosis in new-onset epilepsy. Eur J Neurol. 2024;31:e16107.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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