General Epilepsy Facts
The type of disorder affects the brain and causes recurring seizures
Epilepsy
If someone having a seizure is not awake, you should put them in this position
Their side
One of the most common ways epilepsy is treated
Medication
Two possible side effects of anti-seizure medications listed in the presentation
Cognitive/memory problems, Drowsiness, Brain fog, Mood changes, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness
The number of unprovoked seizures needed to have an epilepsy diagnosis
Two or more
The first thing you should do when a person has a seizure, along with being with them
start a timer
This type of diet is listed as a treatment option for epilepsy along side medication and surgery/devices
Keto Diet
Anti-seizure medications aim to reduce the frequency and this other aspect of seizures
Severity
The number of people around the world that have epilepsy
65 million
This is what you are allowed to put in a person mouth if they are having a seizure
Nothing!
Anti-seizure medications help to stabilize this type of activity in the brain
Neuronal Activity
This treatment removes brain tissue that is causing seizures
Resective surgery
Epileptologist
What are the three S words associated with seizure first aid?
Stay, safe, side
This is the term for epilepsy that does not become and stay seizure-free after trying at least two appropriately chosen anti-seizure medications
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
This device monitors brain waves and responds to unusual activity with small bursts of stimulation
Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)