AIMS
To be able to care for adults with epilepsy
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Be aware of the areas of the brain and their functions
- Know how seizures are classified, and their symptoms
- Understand how seizures can be triggered
- Know how epilepsy is diagnosed and managed with medication
- Be aware of methods of epilepsy management without medication
- Know how to deal with an epileptic emergency
- Understand how epilepsy is documented in a care plan
LESSONS AND TOPICS
The Brain
- Anatomy and Physiology of Seizures
Classification of Seizures
- Changes to Definitions
- Focal Seizures
- Generalised Seizures
Managing Seizures
- Non-epileptic Seizures
- Epilepsy types
- Seizure Triggers
Emergency Situations and their management
- Status Epilepticus
- 10 First Aid Steps
- What to do
- When to call 999
Rescue Medications
- Emergency Medication
- Treatment
- Buccal Midazolam
- Administering Buccal Midazolam
- Rectal Diazepam
Stabilising Medication
- Diagnosis
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
- Medication
- Generic and Branded Medicine
- AEDs
- Medication Updates
Clinical Documentation, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities
- The Care Plan
- Care Plan Yearly Reviews
- Specialists
- Policies and Procedures
- Job Descriptions
- Responsibilities
Alternative Treatments
- Ketogenic Diets
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation
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