Pseudoseizures in the ED

[bear14]

What is your ED's philosophy in treat pseudoseizures? We had a pt come in that was in her 40's with a pseudoseizure, vitals were stable. So, that being said we still treated it as we would with any other seizures but she received a ridiculous amount of medication for it. She managed to mumble some stuff during it too. She calmed down and then later went into another one for which she was again treated for it. When I was on the floors I had a pt that had them and was not treated. What does your ED do for them?? Thanks in advance.

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

Okay, pet peeve of mine. "Pseudoseizure" is a real diagnosis. The real name is "psychogenic nonepileptic seizure". It is not the same as faking a seizure.

Ah, thank you and la-chica as well! I was just searching for the same info to offer here.