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This guideline covers diagnosing and managing epilepsy in children, young people and adults in primary and secondary care, and referral to tertiary services. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for different seizure types and epilepsy syndromes, and reduce the risks for people with epilepsy.
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Sections for NG217
- Overview
- 1 Diagnosis and assessment of epilepsy
- 2 Information and support
- 3 Referral to tertiary specialist services
- 4 Principles of treatment, safety, monitoring and withdrawal
- 5 Treating epileptic seizures in children, young people and adults
- 6 Treating childhood-onset epilepsies
- 7 Treating status epilepticus, repeated or cluster seizures, and prolonged seizures
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing epilepsies in children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS211
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Referral and assessment after first seizure
- Quality statement 2: Referral to tertiary specialist services
- Quality statement 3: Epilepsy specialist nurse
- Quality statement 4: Epilepsy care plan
- Quality statement 5: Mental health and wellbeing
- Quality statement 6: Neurodevelopment and learning disabilities
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Fenfluramine for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (TA808)
Evidence-based recommendations on fenfluramine (Fintepla) for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in people aged 2 and older.
Evidence-based recommendations on ganaxolone (Ztalmy) for treating seizures caused by CDKL5 deficiency disorder in people 2 years and over.
Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (CG109)
This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.
Cenobamate for treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy (TA753)
Evidence-based recommendations on cenobamate (Ontozry) for treating focal onset seizures with or without secondary generalised seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy that has not been adequately controlled with at least 2 antiseizure medicines.
Cannabidiol for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex (TA873)
Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex.
Cannabidiol with clobazam for treating seizures associated with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (TA615)
Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) with clobazam for seizures associated with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome in people aged 2 years and older.
Cannabidiol with clobazam for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (TA614)
Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) with clobazam for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in people aged 2 years and older.
Evidence-based recommendations on fenfluramine (Fintepla) for treating seizures associated with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome in people 2 years and over.
This guideline covers the planning and management of end of life and palliative care for infants, children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) with life-limiting conditions. It aims to involve children, young people and their families in decisions about their care, and improve the support that is available to them throughout their lives.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm: diagnosis and management (NG228)
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating an aneurysmal (caused by a ruptured aneurysm) subarachnoid haemorrhage and its complications. It provides recommendations to improve diagnosis and ensure that the most effective treatments are offered. It includes guidance on follow-up care and information for people (aged 16 and over) who have had an aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, their families and carers.
This guideline covers prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products for people with intractable nausea and vomiting, chronic pain, spasticity and severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and management of physical complications (CG100)
This guideline covers care for adults and young people (aged 10 years and older) with physical health problems that are completely or partly caused by an alcohol-use disorder. It aims to improve the health of people with alcohol-use disorders by providing recommendations on managing acute alcohol withdrawal and treating alcohol-related conditions.
Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral (NG127)
This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation.
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