R56.8Dagger codeAsterisk code
Other and unspecified convulsions
Convulsions, not elsewhere classified
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- GuidelinesCarbon Monoxide PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment T58 + (X47.99/X67.99/Y17.99) DESCRIPTION Poisoning caused by accidental or intentional exposure to fires in poorly ventilated areas, combustion engines, faulty stoves, and faulty heating systems. Patients present with: dizziness impaired level of consciousness headache tachycardia seizures and other CNS symptoms chest pains nausea and vomiting retin
- GuidelinesEpileptic SeizuresDescription Diagnosis Seizure types G40.6-7; G41.0-2; G41.8-9; R56.8 DESCRIPTION An epileptic seizure is a change in movement, attention or level of awareness that is sustained or repetitive and occurs because of abnormal and excessive neuronal discharge within the brain. LoE:IVb 7 Epileptic seizures should be differentiated from: Collapse, e.g. syncope, anoxic seizures, transient ischaemic attac
- GuidelinesEpileptic SeizuresPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Adult Hospital Level Chapter 14: Neurological Disorders with Supporting NEMLC Report-2020-4-Revi
- GuidelinesEpileptic SeizuresStatus Epilepticus (Convulsive)
- GuidelinesIllicit DrugsCocaine poisoning Amphetamine derivative poisoning COCAINE POISONING T40.5 + (X42.99/X62.99/Y12.99) DESCRIPTION Cocaine may be absorbed through any mucous membrane, smoked, ingested, or injected intravenously. Clinical features: Mild toxicity: euphoria, anxiety, altered mental status, tachycardia, mild hypertension. Moderate toxicity: agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, cardiac dysrhythmias. Sev
- GuidelinesPesticides and RodenticidesAmitraz poisoning Organophosphate poisoning Paraquat poisoning AMITRAZ POISONING T44.4 + (X43.99/X63.99/Y13.99) * Notifiable condition. Poisoning from all pesticides (i.e. agricultural stock remedies) is a notifiable medical condition. Please visit https://nicd.ac.za/nmc-overview/notification-process for further information. DESCRIPTION Amitraz is a pesticide/insecticide with α 2 -adrenergic agon
- GuidelinesTheophylline PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T48.6 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Patients present with: tachycardia and tachyarrhythmias, hyperventilation nausea and vomiting tremor agitation profound hypokalaemia seizures GENERAL MEASURES Monitor ECG and treat dysrhythmias. Monitor and correct fluid status and electrolyte abnormalities. Monitor theophylline concentrations, if