TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURES IN A POSTPARTUM PATIENT: C ASE REPORT Cases of Note

Eclamptic seizures are a known complication of pregnancy; less well publicized is the patient with late postpartum eclampsia. Late postpartum eclamptic seizures are convulsions that occur more then 48 hours after delivery. Because 40% of patients who have late postpartum eclampsia do not experi- ence preeclampsia, clinical awareness is essential for early treatment and care. (American Journal of Critical Care. 2010;19:307,305-306)