Seizing the Right Moment
The patient reported having “seizures,” non-specific weakness, dizziness, and tingling or numbness in her hands and feet. Her electrolyte problems, which were later resolved and continued her symptoms, are the reason she is admitted. These problems are unrelated to her neuro symptoms. As expected, she “seizes” on the second day. She ceases convulsing as soon as the diazepam is pushed—before the flush even occurs.
Three hours later, this occurs once more. When she began to grasp for the third time, we seized her hand and attempted to drop it twice in her face. She moved her hand out of the path each time to avoid getting smacked in the face. We did nothing but stand there till her shaking stopped. It took about 5 minutes. She left AMA a few hours later.”
