摘要
first epileptic seizure is a common reason for attending the emergency department. its management is focused on diagnosis of the episode and on identification and treatment of the underlying cause. occasionally, anti-epileptic treatment will be required. however, when the seizure is prolonged - a condition known as status epilepticus - it becomes a life-threatening process and requires immediate treatment. in this article, general advice and guidelines for the management of seizures and of status epilepticus in emergency departments is reviewed.