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)
/ 4
List four (4) emergent seizure causes to consider in this patient.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
List four (4) clinical features associated with abnormal CT head findings in ED patients presenting with seizures.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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