Witnessed Seizure
摘要
This is a case of a patient with type 1 diabetes who had a witnessed seizure in the emergency department waiting room. Upon initial assessment, he was actively seizing and unresponsive. Initial management included providing oxygen, managing the airway as needed, establishing IV access, and administering anti-epileptic medications. However, seizure activity persisted until a point-of-care glucose test revealed severe hypoglycemia, which was promptly corrected with IV dextrose. Postictally, the patient exhibited transient left-sided weakness, raising concern for an acute stroke. A thorough workup, including neuroimaging, ruled out cerebrovascular events, leading to the diagnosis of Todd’s paralysis, a self-limited postictal phenomenon requiring supportive care. This case highlights the importance of differentiating stroke mimics from true cerebrovascular pathology, recognizing hypoglycemia as a seizure trigger, and addressing the psychosocial impact of epilepsy, including physician responsibility for seizure-related driving restrictions. Effective acute seizure management requires a structured approach to airway, circulation, and potential metabolic causes before considering advanced interventions.