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Seizure Disorder Worksheet

Seizure Disorder Worksheet. Name the two main types of seizures. Generalized Partial. Name some things that can commonly ‘trigger’ a seizure. Missing anti-seizure medication Stress, excitement Lack of sleep Poor lifestyle habits Illness, fever Flickering lights Hyperventilation

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Seizure Disorder Worksheet

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  1. Seizure Disorder Worksheet 2014-02-04

  2. Name the two main types of seizures • Generalized • Partial

  3. Name some things that can commonly ‘trigger’ a seizure • Missing anti-seizure medication • Stress, excitement • Lack of sleep • Poor lifestyle habits • Illness, fever • Flickering lights • Hyperventilation • Extreme emotions • Heat, humidity • Hormonal changes

  4. What are the signs of a Tonic clonic seizure? • Loses consciousness. • Whole body stiffens (tonic phase) • Body jerks repeatedly (clonic phase) • May cry out • May have changes in breathing • May drool or have increased salivation • Skin may turn pale or blue/grey • May clench teeth • May lose bladder and bowel control • May bite tongue • Will be confused after the seizure

  5. How do you respond to a tonic clonic seizure? During the seizure • Note the time. • Put the child on the floor in a side-lying position. Loosen tight clothing around the neck. • Keep the child safe. • Stay with the child and ensure he/she remains in the side-lying position. After the seizure: • Stay with the child. • Reassure and comfort the child. • Notify the parent/guardian.

  6. What should you NOT do when a child is having a tonic clonic seizure? • Leave the child unattended after a seizure. • Restrain the child. • Put anything in the child’s mouth. • Offer the child anything to eat or drink until he/she is fully awake. • Place anything large under the child’s head.

  7. When do you call 911/EMS when a child is having a seizure? • Seizure lasting more than 5 minutes • Repetitive seizures • Evidence of serious injury • Other medical concerns present (e.g., choking) • Child is pregnant or has diabetes

  8. What information should be recorded when you observed a child having a seizure? Length of seizure b) Activities child was doing when the seizure occurred c) Description of child’s seizure activity d) Type of seizure child had

  9. Where can you find the Seizure Disorder Individual Health Care Plans for children in your community program? • URIS binder (copy) • child’s file (original)

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