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Grand mal epilepsy - Coggle Diagram
Grand mal epilepsy
Pathophysiology
Life threatening; severw long lasting seizures that prevent oxygen reaching the brain
Results from electrical discharge of suscepible neurons
Sudden imbalance ocvurs between the excitatory and inhibitory forces within network of cortical neurons
Pathophysiology differs ftom mechanism underlying generalised onset seizures
Signs and symptoms
Tonic phase
Loss of consciousness
Muscle contraction
Falling
Clonic phase
Rhythm contractions
A scream
Loss of bowel and urinary control
Unresponsive after convulsions
Confusion h
headache
Fatigue
Definition
Muscle contraction and relaxation that causes muscle weaknesses
Level of consciousness impairment