| Epilepsy in dental practice. | |
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PMID: 18780684 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by seizure activity. It has an approximate incidence of 1%. General dental practitioners will encounter these patients in practice. This article discusses the types of epilepsy, the medical management and considerations in dental management of epileptic patients. General recommendations are made, based on current evidence, with respect to prescribing of medications. The management of an epileptic seizure is discussed. Status epilepticus is a rare but serious complication of epileptic seizures. An easy-to-follow algorithm is provided to assist the practitioner in managing seizures. |
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Authors:
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J J Fitzpatrick; N S McArdle; M H Wilson; L F A Stassen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Irish Dental Association Volume: 54 ISSN: 0021-1133 ISO Abbreviation: J Ir Dent Assoc Publication Date: 2008 Aug-Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-10 Completed Date: 2008-11-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507211 Medline TA: J Ir Dent Assoc Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 176-8 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dublin Dental Hospital. johnjfitzpatrick@gmail.com |
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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adverse effects Anticonvulsants / adverse effects, therapeutic use Dental Care for Chronically Ill* Drug Interactions Emergency Service, Hospital Emergency Treatment Epilepsy / classification, drug therapy, physiopathology* Humans Mouth / injuries Mouth Diseases / chemically induced Seizures / therapy Status Epilepticus / therapy Tooth Injuries / etiology |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Anticonvulsants |
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