Difference between revisions of "Epilepsy"
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Seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These can be secondary (e.g. as a result of a brain injury), or primary, where a precipitating cause is not found. | Seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These can be secondary (e.g. as a result of a brain injury), or primary, where a precipitating cause is not found. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 9 June 2016
Contents
Explanation of Condition
Seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These can be secondary (e.g. as a result of a brain injury), or primary, where a precipitating cause is not found.
Individual at Risk
Donor
Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPT if seizure-free for the previous 12 months WITHOUT medication.
DEFER if currently requiring medication or seizures are related to an underlying organic pathology (eg Cerebrovascular Disease, traumatic brain injury, Brain Tumour)
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
ACCEPT if seizure-free for the past 12 months WITHOUT medication.
DEFER if currently requiring medication.
Guidance
Unacceptable if has had an epileptic event in the last year or if there is an underlying organic pathology. Otherwise acceptable.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Seizures
Justification for guidance
There is a potential increased risk for perioperative seizures due to the pre-existent condition or the proconvulsant effect of anaesthetic drugs, and also due to electrolyte changes experience during apheresis.
Anticonvulsant medications may cause abnormalities in blood counts, which may exacerbate those seen after PBSC.
Version
Version 2, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
9 June 2016
