Seizure Management: Essentials
Hours: 1.00
Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, affects over 50 million people globally and 3 million people in the U.S. Over 150,000 new cases are diagnosed every year (Mass General Brigham Mass General for Children [MGBC], 2022). Seizure disorders are a heterogeneous group of disorders that have a common thread of abnormal nerve cell (neuronal) activity that misfire, producing seizures. The course will provide both prehospital emergency medical service (EMS) as well as hospital and outpatient (community) nursing professionals with a high-level overview of seizure disorder knowledge and management.
Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, affects over 50 million people globally and 3 million people in the U.S. Over 150,000 new cases are diagnosed every year (Mass General Brigham Mass General for Children [MGBC], 2022). Seizure disorders are a heterogeneous group of disorders that have a common thread of abnormal nerve cell (neuronal) activity that misfire, producing seizures. The course will provide both prehospital emergency medical service (EMS) as well as hospital and outpatient (community) nursing professionals with a high-level overview of seizure disorder knowledge and management.
Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education
This CE activity is accredited for 1.0000 Advanced CEH by Relias LLC, an organization accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
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Florida Board of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Florida Board of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Tennessee Department of Health: Emergency Medical Services
Tennessee Department of Health: Emergency Medical Services (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Kentucky Board Of Emergency Medical Services
Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Review seizure causes, triggers, pathophysiology, complications, symptoms, and diagnosis.
Recall seizure classifications, pharmaceutical, and other management of seizures.
Identify how seizures are managed on scene via EMS with pre-hospital care to nursing care in the hospital and in the community.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Truth Or Myth?
Causes
Triggers
Pathophysiology
Complications
Section 3: Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
Signs and Symptoms
Ictal and Postictal Activity
History and Physical
Laboratory Tests
Imaging
Section 4: Classifications and Types
Classification Overview
Focal Onset Class
Generalized Onset Class
Unknown Onset Class
Section 5: Pharmaceutical and Other Management
Rescue Medications
Prophylactic and Long-Term Medications
Alternative and New Medications
Medical Devices
Nutritional and Dietary
Section 6: EMS to Community Management
Pre-Hospital: EMS on Scene
Hospital and Discharge Education
Outpatient and Community
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Shalla is a SME/content writer for Relias. She completed her BSN and two undergraduate degrees with top honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shalla earned her dual MSN degrees from Johns Hopkins University with top honors. She also maintains her post-baccalaureate nurse educator certificate. Her tenure encompasses over 20 years of cross-functional leadership and direct clinical roles in healthcare, biopharma/biotech, government affairs, nonprofit patient advocacy & research organizations. Shalla is an accomplished writer, speaker, and published author with global experts. She also sits on scientific, advocacy, & legislative advisory boards. Her subject matter expertise is in rare, orphan, & complex diseases with sub-expertise in rheumatology, immunology, genetics, neurology, and several pediatric diseases.
Disclosure: Shalla Newton, MSN, RN, NE-BC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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