Abstract
This review looks at the strategies that may help to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy beyond that of trying to achieve seizure cessation, which is not possible for up to 30% of patients with epilepsy. These strategies include seizure safety checklists, mobile phone technology, telehealth and various devices currently available or in development. We highlight interventions where there is evidence of benefit, and draw attention for the need both to involve patients with epilepsy in risk reduction and to improve communication with those at risk.
DOI
10.1136/practneurol-2016-001392
Publication Date
2017-02-01
Publication Title
Practical Neurology
Volume
17
Issue
1
ISSN
1474-7758
Organisational Unit
Peninsula Medical School
Recommended Citation
McLean, B., Shankar, R., Hanna, J., Jory, C., & Newman, C. (2017) 'Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy', Practical Neurology, 17(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/practneurol-2016-001392
