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CONVULSIVE CONDITIONS ( PEPTIT MAL EPILESPY ) (causes and risk factors…
CONVULSIVE CONDITIONS ( PEPTIT MAL EPILESPY )
Definition
result of abnormal neuronal activity on both sides of the brain.
Pathophysiology
Discharges originate from deep- seated diffusely projecting subcortical pacemaker in the midline thalamus, imposing its rhythm to the cortex, thus leading to peptit mal epilespy
Management
Medical management
medication
Diazepam
Surgical management
magnetic beam therapy
Nursing management
provide support to the family and answering questions
Monitor CBC, electrolytes, glucose levels
Provide neurological or vital sign check after seizure
Nursing care plan
Risk for Trauma or Suffocation
Poor vision
Patientwill identify and correct potential risk factors in the environment
altered consciousness
Patientwill identify and correct potential risk factors in the environment
Emotional difficulties
Patient will verbalize understanding of factors that contribute to the possibility of trauma
causes and risk factors
Gender Absence seizures are more common in girls
Family members who have seizures.
Age. Absence seizures are more common in children between the ages of 4 and 14.
caused by abnormal electrical impulses from nerve cells (neurons) in the brain.
altered levels of the chemical messengers that help the nerve cells communicate with one another (neurotransmitters).
diagnostic tests
Brain Scan
Electroencephalography ( EEG)
assessment findings and symptoms
Sudden and momentary blankness of expression or facial or limb twitch
Lip smacking.
Sudden stop in motion without falling.
Eyelid flutters
Finger rubbing
Health education
work closer with your healthcare provider
promote High fat and low caborhydrates diet
Get enough sleep and manage stress
take medicastion correctly