is routine prophylaxis indicated in pts with severe head injury to prevent post injury epilepsy

Report By: Dr M.Hemavathi - st3 A&E
Institution: Hull royal infirmary
Date Submitted: 19th April 2008
Last Modified: 19th April 2008
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients with moderate or severe closed head injury] would [early prophylactic use of anticonvulsants] reduce [the incidence of late postraumatic epilepsy]?