Currently, there is a lack of unified guidance on seizure action plans (SAPs) in the literature. In the authors\' opinion, available formats have limitations for practical use and may not be easily customizable to individual patients, and they are not often designed to provide simple-to-follow steps for rapid immediate steps to determine and initiate appropriate treatment of seizure emergencies. Our group reviewed current examples of SAPs and provided guidance on the development of acute seizure action plans (ASAPs) designed to facilitate rapid, appropriate acute care in the community and to be as useful as possible for a wide range of care partners, including those with limited experience.
This paper provides agreed upon expert opinion recommendations and considerations for goals, development process, types of content, and format for an ASAP.