Abstract
Acute provoked seizures, also known as acute symptomatic seizures, occur secondary
to a neurological or systemic precipitant, commonly presenting as a first-time seizure.
In this article, we will discuss etiology, emergent protocols, medical work-up, initial
treatment, and management of these seizures. The definitions, classifications, and
management of convulsive status epilepticus and nonconvulsive status epilepticus in
an acute setting will also be reviewed.
Keywords
acute provoked seizures - acute symptomatic seizures - nonconvulsive seizures - convulsive
status epilepticus
