PPT-Approximately 3.4 million people in the world are living with epilepsy, and 470,000 of

Pediatric seizures can be difficult to control as treatment options are limited to high doses of antiepileptic drugs which do not always work Patients who do not respond to conventional treatments are forced to consider alternative therapies for their childs safety. Background Information. Ten year old boy.. Was at a party and started shaking and convulsing.. Lately he has been overly aggressive and very angry. . Does not remember falling down, but he does remember an unpleasant odor when he did.. 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. 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. 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.. 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.. 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. Approximately 1500’ Estimated velocity -16 fps Crescent shaped levee Santa Maria River looking upstream at Guadalupe GareyBridge Flow estimated at 10,000 to 15,000 cfs Estimated velocity 15 to 2 The SUDEP and Seizure Safety Checklist:. A free evidence based clinical tool to support risk communication as part of any review of an epilepsy care plan or consultation. Includes 19 factors of risk and well-being and 41 key scientific references. 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. PRESENTED BY:. VISHNU.R.NAIR,. 4. TH. YEAR PHARM.D,. NATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY,. KERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES(KUHS), KERALA STATE.. INDEX/ CONTENTS OF THIS PPT :. GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Patricia Dugan, . MD. Assistant Professor of Neurology. NYU . Langone. Medical Center. May . 5. , . 2012. Epilepsy is a common disorder. Estimated 2.2 million people with epilepsy in US (IOM report 2012). . Mike Glynn, IBE President 12. th. Epilepsy and Society European Conference . Porto August 2010. 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.. disease . associated with abnormal electrical activity in the . brain.. Join the conversation @. epilepsyontario. #. LetsGetSocial. #EADAY2015. A seizure may appear as:. • a brief stare. • a change of awareness.