Types of Seizures
Lights, Camera, Action
Members of Grande Paeds
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Originates within regions limited to one hemisphere of the brain
What is a focal seizure?
100
For typical absence seizures, the first-line drug of choice is often
What is ethosuximide?
100
This person truly loves the colour purple and can often be spotted with something of such
Who is Lexine (Dr. Roberts) ?
200
Newest addition to ILAE 2025 Generalised Seizures
Generalized negative myoclonic seizure
200
Second best choice of drug for typical absence seizures is
What is Valproic acid?
200
A ray of sunshine that sings as sweetly as the birds and imparts her wisdom with grace
Who is Dr Catlyn?
300
The ILAE classification divides seizures into four basic groups
What are
●Focal
●Generalized
●Unknown
●Unclassified
300
Turn on the 
What is Wood lamp?
300
Known by many and loved by many too across the ERHA, one to look forward to being on call with
Who is Dr Jackman?
400
The following shows an example of an unknown onset seizure called
What are infantile spasms?
400
The following EEG shows:
What is hypsarrhythmia?
400
When a problem arises with the on call room, this person is there to the rescue
Who is Dr McKain?
500
Two differences between the ILAE 2017 and ILAE 2025 epileptic seizure classification
What are:
1.“Onset” is removed from the names of the four main seizure classes.
2.A distinction is made between classifiers and descriptors. Classifiers reflect biological classes and directly impact clinical management, while descriptors characterize specific features within a seizure type.
3.“Consciousness” replaces “awareness” as a classifier. Consciousness is operationally defined by both awareness and responsiveness.
4.The motor vs. non-motor dichotomy is replaced by observable manifestations vs. non-observable manifestations.
5.Seizures are described by the chronological sequence of signs and symptoms, rather than by relying solely on the first sign.
6.Epileptic negative myoclonus is recognized as a seizure type.
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The following picture shows a presentation of purple glove syndrome which is a rare adverse effect of
What is phenytoin?
500
1 out of 5 of the same kind but oversees them all in the literal sense
Who is Dr Murray?