Summary Summary Short summary of a recent publication, written by scientific experts. Published: 31 Dec 2018

Risk factors and effect of oxygen therapy on hypoxemia after generalized convulsive seizures

Takeaway

  • Administration of oxygen has a strong preventative effect on postictal hypoxemia in the immediate aftermath of generalized convulsive seizure (GCS).

Why this matters

  • Determination of clinical risk factors of GCS-related hypoxemia may lead to better understanding of the relationship between postictal hypoxemia and the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).