V/S and meds for seizure pt

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Not sure if you mean what Rx meds the pt would be on or what pre-hospital meds the medics would give. The pt's (for your situation) vital signs would likely be slightly elevated. BP probably near normal, pulse:80-110/min, resps: 16-20/min. A non-full body seizure in a person w/ known epilepsy is a fairly minor event. Rx meds the pt might be on would include (one or more): Dilantin, phenobarbitol, Tegretol, Depakote. A continuous full-body seizure in a person w/ no dx of epilepsy can be a stat situation. For that type of event, the most common pre-hosp med is Valium (diazepam). Usually 5-10 mg via IV. Some places use Versed instead of Valium. Blood sugar is also checked (sometimes first), as hypoglycemia can cause seizures.



Posted on Jan 25, 2001, 12:31 AM

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