neurology
This is the term used for prolonged seizure lasting more than 5 minutes or repeated seizures with no know cause?
What is Status Epilepticus?
This is one of the best first-line medication when trying to control seizure activity by reducing electrical impulse in the brain.
What is Lorazepam (Ativan)
This is one of the first action when someone is having a seizure.
Ensure Safety
-lower them to ground
-lay them to the side
-clear area
-protect their head
This is a single episode if abnormal electrical activty in the brain causing sudden changes in behavior
What is Seizures
This is the second line treatment for status epilepticus.
What is Phenytoin (Dilantin)
This is the second action to take when someone has a seizure
Maintain airway patency
-do not put anything in the mouth
-loosen tight clothing
-observe for airway obstruction
-suction secretions if necessary
This is the type of seizure where the patient may be aware that they are having a seizure.
What is Focal seizures
This is a safety issue when administering phenytoin (Dilantin) on the same D5W IV line.
What is blockage in the IV line/high risk of precipitation.
this is the third action to take when someone has a seizure
Monitor and time the seizures
-more than 5 minutes is considered a medical emergency (status epilepticus)
-note movement, loss of consciousness, activity, etc.
This is the gold standard for any seizure ot epilepsy diagnosis
What is Electroencephalogram (EEG)
This is a anticonvulsive medication that can be utilized for sedation and induction of anesthesia to help facilitate intubation.
What is propofol (Diprivan)
This is the fourth action to take when person has a seizure
Stay with patient
-provide emotional support
-patient may be confused after a seizure, speak gently and explain the situation
This is a type of status epilepticus that involves a long or repeated focal impaired awareness and whose symptoms may be too subtle to recognize
What is Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus
This is the phenytoin toxicity levels
What is >30mcg/mL
This is the fifth action to take when someone has a seizure
Prepare for medical support
-call for help