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Seizures, dropped image link - Coggle Diagram
Seizures
Pharmacology
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Risk for medication interaction, sleepiness, mood changes, and ataxia - All extensions of CNS involvement
Pharmacological interventions are generally not started until 2 or more seizures have occurred - treatment is dependent on seizure type and caregiver preferences
Benzodiazepines - first line treatment, usually lorazepam or diazepam
Second line treatments include IV valproate, fosphenytoin, levetiracetam, phenobarbital, or phenytoin, and continuous infusion midazolam
Anesthetics - Final line of treatment, including medications such as propofol or phenobarbital. Usually used for status epilepticus
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Teaching points
take medications as directed, don't put anything In mouth, do not restrain, do not move unless In danger, never let your medication run out, protect the head from Injury
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labs & diagnostic tests
EEG, CBC, chemistry panel, CK, CT scan, MRI, glucose,
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