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Seizure in Known Epileptic
| Version: | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Guidelines Lead(s): | Dr James Gratwicke Consultant Neurologist |
| Contributor(s): | |
| Lead Director / Chief of Service: | Dr Chris Orchard, CoS for Medicine |
| Library check completed: | N/A |
| Ratified at: | Neurology Clinical Governance 16/09/2025 |
| Date Issued: | 07/10/2025 |
| Review Date: | 01/09/2028 |
| Pharmaceutical dosing advice and formulary compliance checked by: | N/A |
| Key words: | Seizure Epileptic, Known Epileptic, self-terminating seizure |
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This guideline is for use in Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust hospitals only. Any use outside this location will not be supported by the Trust and will be at the risk of the individual using it.
Version History
| Version | Date | Guideline Lead(s) | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 30/08/2018 | Final | Uploaded to Guideline app. | |
| 2.0 | September 2025 | Dr James Gratwicke Consultant Neurologist | Final | Schedule review |
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