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Epilepsy - Coggle Diagram
Epilepsy
Causes
Brain tumour
Cereberal hypoxia
Cerebrovascular accident
Convulsive or toxic agents
Alcohol and drug use withdrawal
Head injury
Heat stroke
Infection (Meningitis)
Kidney failures
Degenerative disorders
S & S
Aura
Loss of consciousness
Presence of automatism
Changes in pupillary reactions
Foaming or frothing from mouth
Complications
Aspiration
Injuries
Constant headaches
Functional deficits
Behavioural changes
Risk of ineffective airway clearance
Monitor the rr, depth, rhythm and effort of ventilation
Maintain in lying position, flat surface
Loosen clothing from neck or chest and abdominal areas
Perform oropharyngeal suctioning as required
Administer oxygen therapy as required
Medical management
Skull x-ray
Electro-encephalogram
Lumbar puncture
Blood test
Types of seizures
Focal or partial seizures--Parts of the brains involved
Generalised seizures
State epilepticus
Seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that will affect how a person feels or acts for a short period of time
Deficit knowledge