PPT-Definitions: Seizure, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Syndrome

Definitions Seizure Epilepsy Epilepsy Syndrome Goals of Medical Therapy Individualizing AED Selection Comorbidities AED Mechanisms of Action Effectiveness of AED Combination Therapy Based on Mechanism of Action. Joyce Estes RN, MSN. . Objectives. By the end of this module, the student will be able to:. Explain what a seizure is and the incidence of patients who have seizures.. Differentiate between seizures and epilepsy.. SLIME TEACHING. Dr Rochelle Velho . FY1. Overview. Epilepsy. Case Based Discussions. epilepsy . Seizure vs Epilepsy. LINK. Abnormal metabolic state. Other. LINK. Epidemiology. Common in LEDCs and MEDCs . Gaetha Mills, RN, CNRN. 4. bed monitoring unit (with 4 additional beds being constructed). 5 epilepsy fellowship trained . Epileptologists. An. . epilepsy fellowship trained . Neurosurgeon. 4 epilepsy trained neuropsychologists. Nik. . Sanyal. FY2. Be able to define what a seizure is and what epilepsy is. Be able to define different types of epilepsy. Be able to establish a management plan involving investigations and medications.. PRESENTED BY. GERRY BROPHY. Training in Care Solutions. The brain is made up of billions of neurons, or nerve cells. These are the electrically charged units that, as they communicate with each other, organize electrical energy to make the brain work.. October 25, 2013. Portland VA Medical Center. Victoria Wong, M.D.. &. Paul . Motika. , M.D.. Department of Neurology. Portland VA Medical Center. OHSU. *and a few non-medication options. Objectives. Dan Coughlin. Kevin McCabe. Bob McCarthy. Steve Moffett. Background. Epilepsy is a brain disease that triggers seizures. Electroencephalograms (EEGs) read electrical impulses from the brain. Prediction. Prof of child neurology . Faculty of medicine –The university of Jordan . Objectives . History . Epidemiology . Definitions : seizure , epilepsy , febrile convulsion , status epilepticus ,epileptic encephalopathy . What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. Seizures and epilepsy. T-C seizure. Provoked. Due to acute illness. Part of epilepsy. (?unrecognised). Single unprovoked. Generalised epilepsy. Idiopathic. Young people with normal . brains. Focal . epilepsy. 1 Position Statement by the ILAE Task Force on Nosology and Definitions Authors: Sameer M Zuberi 1 , Elaine Wirrell 2 , Elissa Yozawitz 3 , Jo M Wilmshurst 4 , Nicola Specchio 5 , Kate Riney 6 The clinical diagnosis of epilepsy usually requires the occurrence of at least 1 unprovoked epileptic seizure with either a second such seizure or enough EEG and clinical information to convincingly demonstrate an enduring predisposition to develop recurrences. BY. DR. OKEKE, VICTOR CHIBUZOR. Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital,. Benin City . 7. tH. September 2022. 1. OUTLINE. INTRODUCTION. EPIDAETIOLOGY. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. EMOLOGY. CLASSIFICATION. TYPES OF SEIZURES. Is a sudden involuntary alteration in perception or behavior caused by an abnormal synchronized discharge of cortical neurons.. . note; a seizure is a symptom and not a disease.. Epilepsy:. is a medical disorder marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures..