Epilepsy 101 Getting Started - AES.ppt

+Module Two: Recognition and Care of Seizures and EmergenciesThere is an option for the participant to listen to audio synced to PowerPoint presentation, along with the option to download the modules in PDF format+Objectives of ModuleTwo:pletion of Module Two-the participant will:?Recognize generalized and partial types of seizures.?Demonstrate basic first aid for seizure types. ?Identify when a seizure may e an emergency situation. +Types of Seizures?Generalized?Involves the whole brain from the onset?Types:?Absence ?Myoclonic ?Clonic ?Tonic ?Tonic-clonic ?Atonic (drop attack)?Partial (also called localization related, focal)?Begins in one side of brain?Can spread to other side?Types:?Simple plex partial?Secondary generalized+Revised Terminology and Concepts for Classification of Seizures/Epilepsies?Generalized and focal seizures redefined?Generalized: “occurring in and rapidly engaging bilaterally works”?Focal (partial): occurring “works limited to one hemisphere and either discretely localized or more widely distributed”?Types of generalized seizures simplified, while focal seizures described in relation to manifestations+Parts of a Seizure?Prodrome – changes in behavior, mood or feelings that may occur hours or days before a seizure?Aura - Symptoms correspond to the area of brain affected by the abnormal electrical activity. monly seen plex partial seizures.?Ictus- What is seen/felt during abnormal electrical activity?Postictal- What is seen/felt until the brain recovers to baseline+Simple Partial Seizures?Sometimes called ‘auras’, is the first symptom of a seizure?No change in consciousness/awareness?What is seen/felt correlates with abnormal electrical activity in a part of the brain+Examples of Simple Partial Seizures ?Sensory?Smells?Sensations?Visual changes ?Auditory symptoms?Autonomic?Dilated pupils?Queasy Stomach?Skin flushing?Pallor, etc. ?Motor?Unilateral jerking of face, arm, and/or leg?may spread from one part of body to others ?May be unable to spe