Association of prone position with sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
Association of prone position with sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
N. Sethi
2015 · DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000002011
Neurology · 65 Citations
TLDR
It is suggested that since the pathogenesis of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is not yet elucidated, advising patients to sleep in the supine position, which risks aspiration, warrants careful consideration.