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Acute Management of Seizure
Acute management of a seizure is a critical medical intervention that focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of the individual experiencing the seizure. The first step is to assess the situation. Ensure the safety of the individual and those around them by moving objects or people that may pose a risk during the seizure. Note the time the seizure begins. Seizures lasting longer than five minutes or recurrent seizures without recovery in between may require immediate medical attention. If the seizure lasts longer than five minutes, is followed by another seizure, or if it is the person's first seizure, seek immediate medical attention. Also, if the person is pregnant, injured during the seizure, or has a known seizure disorder but this episode is unusually severe or prolonged, medical evaluation is essential.
About the Speaker
Dr. Min Htut
Consultant Neurologist , Global Care Hospital Abu Dhabi
Dr. Min Htut is currently working as Consultant Neurologist Global Care Hospital Abu Dhabi. He had 25+ years of expertise in the field of Neurology . He worked in various prominent hospitals in Abu Dhabi . He also did CCT and FRCP in London and Glasgow from the Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK). He is a honorable member of various Organizations like The British Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electro diagnostic Medicine, The International Society for Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury and many more
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