Table 7.
Standardized assessment and management of variables associated with ERIA.
(1) Structured assessment of ERIA | (2) Individual evaluation of variables associated with ERIA | (3) Development of individual avoidance strategies for ERIA |
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Medical history | Seizure semiology | Information and consultation |
Short-term: “Have you had any injury or accident since the last visit?” “Was this injury related to an epileptic seizure” |
Generalized tonic clonic seizuresb Status epilepticusa Peri-ictal fallsb Peri-ictal loss of consciousnessb Peri-ictal inadequate behaviorb |
Average risk for ERIA Individual risk for ERIA due to Medical history Seizure semiology Epilepsy syndrome Possible consequences |
Long-term: “Have you ever had an injury or accident that was related to an epileptic seizure?” |
Epilepsy syndrome | Avoiding strategies |
Active epilepsyb Refractory epilepsyb |
Safe surrounding Information of caretakers Early detection of seizures |
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Examination | Auxiliary means | |
“Where have you got this scar/wound from?” “Was the injury related to an epileptic seizure?” |
Protective helmets Hip protectors In-house-emergency calls Wearables Seizure dog |
ERIA epilepsy-related injuries and accidents.
Variables associated with ERIA proposed by other publications.
Variables associated with ERIA according to our cohort.