More Vigilant Monitoring Of Seizure Activity Among Intensive Car...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 07/01/2009 - 11:30

Two new studies demonstrate a need for more vigilant monitoring for seizure activity among intensive care patients who may be experiencing subtle seizures that are typically unrecognized.

These subtle seizures may be affecting patients' prognoses and causing long-term brain damage, death and severe disability.


 

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