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SEIZURES

SEIZURES. CHAPTER 15. A SEIZURE IS THE RESULT OF AN ABNORMAL STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN’S CELLS. MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO SEIZURES. EPILEPSY HEATSTROKE POISONING ELECTRIC SHOCK HYPOGLYCEMIA HIGH FEVER IN CHILDREN BRAIN INJURY, TUMOR, OR STROKE

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SEIZURES

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  1. SEIZURES CHAPTER 15

  2. A SEIZURE IS THE RESULT OF AN ABNORMAL STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN’S CELLS.

  3. MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO SEIZURES • EPILEPSY • HEATSTROKE • POISONING • ELECTRIC SHOCK • HYPOGLYCEMIA • HIGH FEVER IN CHILDREN • BRAIN INJURY, TUMOR, OR STROKE • ALCOHOL WITHDRAWL, DRUG ABUSE/OVERDOSE

  4. FOUR TYPES OF MAJOR SEIZURES • GENERALIZED SEIZURE (GRAND MAL) -loss of conciousness, bladder control, muscle contraction, confusion and tongue biting -Can be frightening and often will be followed by drowsiness or coma

  5. Focal Motor - may cause on part of the face or arm to twitch • Psychomotor or Temporal Lobe- -Can lead to altered personality state -Preceded by dizziness or metallic taste -May cause sudden unexplained attacks of rage Petit Mal- common in young children -brief loss of consciousness, usually not serious

  6. What To Do • Cushion their head • Loosen tight fitting clothing • Roll to coma position • Look for medical alert tag • Offer help when seizure ends • Call EMS if: • Person is not a known epileptic, lasts more than 5 minutes, slow to recover, pregnant or injured or ill

  7. Diabetic Emergencies • What is Diabetes? Balancing Act • Type I vs. Type II • Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

  8. Hypoglycemia -low blood sugar -Insulin reaction or shock -Balancing Act -Sudden onset, poor coordination, anger, pale, confusion, sweating, trembling unconsciousness -What to do: Diabetic, Confused and can swallow -give 15 grams of fast acting sugars (pg 275)

  9. Hyperglycemia -High blood sugar -Diabetic Coma -Balancing Act -Gradual onset, extreme thirst, frequent urination, flushed skin, vomiting, fruity breath, eventual unconsciousness -What to do: Diabetic give insulin, if not know get to hospital. Can always test if you have a glucometer

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