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Convulsive condition(epilepsy - Coggle Diagram
Convulsive condition(epilepsy
conclusion
In general, the more frequent and more severe the seizures, the more likely that neurobehavioral disorders will develop. These disorders should be actively considered in evaluating patients with epilepsy - both at the first visit and follow-up.
references
)Falcone T, Palombaro AM. Quality of life with epilepsy. (2015)
Abou-Khalil BW, Gallagher MJ, Macdonald RL. Epilepsies. 7th ed. 2016:
introduction
Epilepsy is the tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. The brain uses electrical signals to pass messages between brain cells. If these signals are disrupted, this can lead to a seizure. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed when someone has had more than one seizure.
Pathophysiology
Occurs from a group of neurons(Seizure focus)
The manifestations depends on the position of the seizure focus
A spontaneous electrical discharge
It may involve the entire brain
nursing intervention
Nurse a patient in a cot bed to prevent falls
Administer prescribed anticonvulsant agents
Ensure that the airway is patent to prevent aspiration
Observe and document features of the seizures
management
Anticonvulsants
signs and symptoms
Abnormal sensations
Abnormal behaviour
Altered counscioudness
Abnormal motor activity
definition
a state produced by. an abnormal, excessive neuronal discharge within the central nervous system.
causes
Brain tumours
Congenital defects of the CNS
Hyperpyrexia
Trauma such as birth injuries
Acidosis,hypoxia or electrolytes imbalance
Vascular lesions such as artetiovenous anomalies