Hypoxic seizures should be treated according to which protocol?

• A. Administer oxygen and monitor.
• B. Transport immediately.
• C. Initiate stroke protocol.
• D. Follow the Glycemic Emergencies Protocol.

Answer: (D)

When a seizure occurs, the most urgent step is to look for reversible causes, especially metabolic ones like low blood glucose. Hypoglycemia is a common, treatable trigger for seizures, so following the Glycemic Emergencies Protocol ensures rapid glucose assessment and management. Correcting a low glucose level can stop the seizure quickly and prevents deterioration, which is why this protocol is the best fit for hypoxic seizures.

Oxygen administration and monitoring address the hypoxic aspect, but they don’t treat the underlying trigger if glucose is low. Transport is important, and stroke protocol is used when there are signs pointing to a stroke, but neither directly targets a potential hypoglycemic cause. Focusing on the glycemic emergencies protocol directly targets a common, reversible cause of seizures and sets up appropriate further care.