Table 6 Seizure prophylaxis protocol in neuro-ICU
From: Seizure prophylaxis in the neuroscience intensive care unit
Seizure prophylaxis | Conditions |
|---|---|
Definitive prophylaxis | • Severe TBI (7 days) |
Probable prophylaxis | • Unsecured aneurysm in SAH • Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) and concern for poor compliance |
Possible/no prophylaxis | • ICH • AVM • Cavernoma • Brain neoplasm • Malignant ischemic stroke • Postoperative craniotomy • Meningitis • Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) • PRES |