3 Working with Individuals Who Have Seizures amp Epilepsy Welcome amp Introduction Amanda Pike Education Senior Program Manager The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Epilepsy is Not Epilepsy is ID: 555544
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Spring Webinar Series Week 3: Working with Individuals Who Have Seizures & EpilepsySlide2
Welcome & IntroductionAmanda PikeEducation Senior Program Manager
The Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaSlide3
Epilepsy is Not…Slide4
Epilepsy is…A neurological disorder of the brain characterized by the tendency to have recurring seizuresMay also be called a seizure disorderProper terminologySlide5Slide6
What Happens to the Brain During a Seizure?Slide7
What Causes Epilepsy?Slide8
Possible Seizure Triggers Failure to take medications Lack of sleep Stress or anxiety Dehydration Photosensitivity – strobe lights Menstrual cycle/hormonal changes Environmental Slide9
Seizure ClassificationFocal Onset Seizures (partial)Involves part of brainMay or may not have change in awarenessSymptoms relate to the part of brain affected
Generalized Seizures
Involves whole brain
Convulsions, staring, muscle spasms
& fallsMost common are absence & tonic-clonicSlide10
Focal SeizuresWithout change in awareness: Simple Partial SeizuresUncontrollable shaking movements Sensory seizures No impairment of consciousnessNo immediate action is needed other than reassurance & emotional supportSlide11
Focal SeizuresWith change in awareness: Complex Partial SeizuresMost common seizure type Unaware of surroundings & unable to respondRepetitive, purposeless movementSlide12
Appropriate Response to Complex Partial SeizureStay calmTrack timeDo not restrainGently direct away from hazardsRemain with the individual until they have gained full awarenessSlide13
Absence Seizures (Formerly Petit Mal)Characterized by brief staring Starts & ends abruptly Quickly returns to complete awarenessAppropriate response includes documentationSlide14
Generalized Tonic-Clonic (Formerly Grand Mal)NOT the most common seizure typeCompletely unconscious; loss of controlMay cry out or make noiseMay have irregular breathing Lasts five minutes or lessSlide15Slide16
Appropriate Response to Generalized Tonic-ClonicRemain with person until they have regained full awareness If seizure lasts more than five minutes, call 911 Recovery period: postictal state
Not included in timing of the seizureSlide17
Convulsive Seizure on a BusSafely pull over & stop busPlace person on their side across the seat facing away from the seat back or in aisleFollow standard seizure response protocolContinue to destination or follow policySlide18
Call 911 if the Person…Is injuredHas diabetes or is pregnantDoes not resume normal breathing or breathing stopsHas a first-time seizureHas a seizure in waterSituation escalatesSlide19
Public TransportationBe aware: a seizure isn’t always loss of consciousness Communication is key! Ask themLook for medic alert braceletStay calm!Explain to others what is happeningSlide20
Contact Information & QuestionsThe Epilepsy Foundation ofMinnesota envisions a world where people with seizures realize their full potential
Website:
www.efmn.org
Phone: 800.779.0777Facebook: Epilepsy-Foundation MinnesotaTwitter: @EpilepsyMN