SAQ 404 – Obstetrics and Gynaecology – seizure in pregnancy

Marked out of 12.00

A 22-year-old woman who is 28 weeks pregnant is brought by ambulance after passing out at home. Her partner noticed unusual jerky limb movements. The pregnancy has been uneventful, she is usually well, and she takes no regular medicines. Your registrar suspects syncope and asks to discuss the case.

Observation Result
GCS 13 (E3 M6 V4)
Pulse 105/min
Blood pressure 145/95 mmHg
Respiratory rate 22/min
Oxygen saturation 98% on room air
Temperature 38.2 C

Give four (4) history or examination findings that predict seizure rather than syncope in any patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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List four (4) emergent seizure causes to consider in this patient.

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List four (4) clinical features associated with abnormal CT head findings in ED patients presenting with seizures.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%

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