PPT-Epilepsy

By Laura Parker Define an epileptic seizure epilepsy and status epilepticus Name common causes and factors that may predispose an individual to epileptic seizures Recognise the symptoms a patient may present with who has epilepsy. World’s most serious brain disorder. A disorder of brain function that takes the form recurrent seizures. Seizures can take a wide variety of forms. - Convulsing. . - A blank stare - Uncharacteristic behaviour . 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 . Kathryn J. Swoboda, MD, FACMG. Matthew . Sweney. , MS, MD. AHCF International . Family Conference. San Francisco, CA. June 28. th. , 2012. What is SUDEP?. Sudden, unexpected, witnessed or . unwitnessed. PYSC 4080. By: Misha Nili. Contents. Definitions. History. Seizure Stages. Classification. Mechanisms of Action. Neurotransmission. Genetics. Neuroanatomy. Neurodevelopment. Treatments. Cuttlefish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1T4ZgkCuiM. In 2005, a Task Force of the International League . Against Epilepsy . (ILAE) formulated conceptual definitions of “seizure. ” and . “epilepsy. ”. . The “two unprovoked seizure” definition of epilepsy . 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.. at Queen’s Park. October 27, 2015. 15 . epilepsy agencies across Ontario represent nearly 90,000 people living with epilepsy. . Epilepsy agencies provide direct support to a sub-set of individuals and families living with epilepsy.. Definition of Epilepsy. Group of disorders characterized by. excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS. Can produce a variety of symptoms ranging from brief periods of unconsciousness to violent convulsions. American Epilepsy Society. Created by the . Pediatric . Workgroup of the Student & Resident . Education . C. ommittee. American Epilepsy Society . 2015. PC Slide-. 1. O. utline. Section 1: Seizures and Epilepsy Syndromes Presenting in Neonates and Early Infancy. Mikiko. Takeda, M.S., . Pharm.D. ., . PhC. Assistant Professor. University of New Mexico. College of Pharmacy. 1. Leaning objectives. Pharmacists. To review pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and to detect possible adverse reactions at early stage.. Ingo Helbig, MD. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Disclosure. I have nothing to disclose.. Learning Objectives. Diagnostic work-up in suspected genetic epilepsies. Neonatal 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. Executive Medical Director – Neurosciences. Boys Town National Research Hospital. What is a Seizure?. A “storm in the brain”. Abnormal, synchronized electrical activity, changing a child’s movements, alertness, or sensation. ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM 345.01 Generalized nonconvulsive epilepsy, with intractable epilepsy G40.A11 Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus G40.A19 Absence epile