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Alcohol-related seizures. Pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment
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Alcohol-related seizures. Pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment
Emerg Med Clin North Am.
1994 Nov.
Abstract
The alcohol-dependent patient who presents with a seizure is perhaps the most perplexing and difficult challenge for the emergency physician. This review discusses the pathophysiology and presents our recommendations as to the evaluation, treatment, and criteria for admission for ARS.
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