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*[[AMS]] | *[[AMS]] | ||
*Jerking of limbs | *Jerking of limbs | ||
*Postictal drowsiness/confusion | *Postictal drowsiness/[[confusion]] | ||
*Todd paralysis | *Todd [[weakness|paralysis]] | ||
**Temporary focal deficit up to 36 hr post-seizure | **Temporary [[focal neuro|focal deficit]] up to 36 hr post-seizure | ||
*Lateral tongue biting - 100% specificity | *Lateral tongue biting - 100% specificity | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 3 October 2019
Clinical Features
- Abrupt onset, may be unprovoked
- Brief duration (typically <2min)
- AMS
- Jerking of limbs
- Postictal drowsiness/confusion
- Todd paralysis
- Temporary focal deficit up to 36 hr post-seizure
- Lateral tongue biting - 100% specificity