How would being aware that the patient was an epileptic help during treatment of the seizure?
A 32-year-old female presents with a positive medical history. She indicates that she has seizures that are not controlled with medication. The patient is scheduled for an initial examination. The dentist has become involved in an extensive procedure, and the patient is kept waiting in the operatory. During this time, she becomes very anxious about the upcoming treatment. The dentist enters the operatory and begins treatment. The patient is very quiet and starts to twitch. She then proceeds to a full tonic-clonic seizure.
What will be an ideal response?
It would assist the dental team in being prepared for the possibility of a seizure or help in stress reduction.
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