Seizures: accidents and injuries
Evidence-based neurology checklist on seizures: accidents and injuries: Risk factors The first two years after onset Adults more often than children Generalized tonic clonic seizures Ictal falls (drop attacks) Ictal loss of consciousness High seizure frequency Refractory epilepsy Number of…
Risk factors
- The first two years after onset
- Adults more often than children
- Generalized tonic clonic seizures
- Ictal falls (drop attacks)
- Ictal loss of consciousness
- High seizure frequency
- Refractory epilepsy
- Number of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Depression
- Attention deficit disorder
- Less independent living situation
Settings for accidents
Minor accidents and injuries
Fractures
Seizure-related vehicle crashes (SRC)
Other major accidents and injuries
References
- Mahler B, Carlsson S, Andersson T, Tomson T. Risk for injuries and accidents in epilepsy: a prospective population-based cohort study. Neurology 2018; 90:e779-e789.
- Willems LM, Watermann N, Richter S, et al. Incidence, risk factors and consequences of epilepsy-related injuries and accidents: a retrospective, single center study. Front Neurol 2018; 9:414.
- Wirrell EC. Epilepsy-related injuries. Epilepsia 2006; 47(Suppl 1):79-86.
- Lawn ND, Bamlet WR, Radhakrishnan K, O'Brien PC, So EL. Injuries due to seizures in persons with epilepsy: a population-based study. Neurology 2004; 63:1565-1570.
- Nguyen R, Téllez Zenteno JF. Injuries in epilepsy: a review of its prevalence, risk factors, type of injuries and prevention. Neurol Int 2009; 1:e20.
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