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What are the 6 elements to distinguish the syncope from seizure?
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1. situational elements
2. proceding symtpoms 3. convulsive element 4. duration 5. injury 6. aftermath |
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Analyze syncope with the 5 elements
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Syncope
1. high situational elements 2. preceding Sx: lightheadedness 3. little convulsive element 4. short duration 5. rare injury 6. quick recovery |
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Analyze seizure with the 6 elements
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Seizure
1. Low situational element 2. preceding Sx: aura 3. long duration 4. high convulsive element 5. often injury 6. clouding of consciouness, Todd's paresis |
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What is Todd's paresis
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Focal weakness after seizure
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Give 3 types of First seizure
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1. acute symptomatic seizure
2. remote symptomatic seizure 3. cryptogenic seizure |
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What is the most common type of first seizure
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Acute symptomatic seizure
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How to distinguish acute symptomatic seizure
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1. acute provoking cause identified
2. multiple seizure during same admission 3. short-term clustering of seizure 4. high short term mortality |
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Give 1 electrolyte disturbance which may lead to acute symptomatic seizure
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Sever hyponatraemia
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