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postictal

Following a seizure, e.g. epileptic. Clinical manifestations: a) 5-15 minutes duration b) confusion, headache, fatigue, amnesia, weakness c) prolongation of post-ictal state* may occur in elderly patients [2] * if postictal state does not improve within 15 minutes of seizure, obtain EEG to rule out nonconvulsive status epilepticus [3]

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. Sheth RD et al, Protracted ictal confusion in elderly patients. Arch Neurol 2006; 63:529 PMID: 16606764
  3. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 Board Basics. An Enhancement to MKSAP19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022