A seizure is an abnormal paroxysmal electrical discharge in the brain, usually with mental status changes.
Individuals who have two unprovoked seizures that occur >24 hr apart are ...
Convulsions (focal or generalized)
Change in muscle tone
Decreased level of consciousness
Staring spells
Loss of control of bowel or bladder
Postictal confusion
Postictal psychosis
Todd para...
Supportive: airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
Roll patients with active tonic-clonic seizures on their side in the “recovery position.”
Do not use bite block or tongue ...
People with chronic diseases, including epilepsy, should...
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In general, individuals with epilepsy or new onset seizure disorder should avoid high-risk activities such as scuba diving, skydiving, and group 3 sports.
There is no definitive evidenc...
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