Kennedy B T, Haller J S
Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, USA.
N Y State Dent J. 1998 Feb;64(2):26-31.
Epilepsy is a relatively common problem in children, adults and the elderly. Dentists need to be familiar with the various manifestations of the disease, the anticonvulsant medications (AEDs) the patients are taking, and the complications and side effects of these drugs. In this article the types of seizures and AEDs in common use are described. Guidelines for treatment planning are given. Recommendations are made for managing the patient who has a seizure in the dental office.
癫痫在儿童、成人和老年人中是一个相对常见的问题。牙医需要熟悉该疾病的各种表现、患者正在服用的抗惊厥药物（AEDs）以及这些药物的并发症和副作用。本文描述了癫痫发作的类型和常用的抗惊厥药物。给出了治疗计划的指导方针。针对在牙科诊所发生癫痫发作的患者的管理提出了建议。
