Epilepsy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between focal and generalised seizures?
A
Focal affect one part of the brain - creating focal symptoms
Generalised affect whole brain - impaired awareness
2
Q
Name 5 triggers for a seizure
A
Sleep deprivation Drug and alcohol use New medications e.g. metoclopramide Flashing lights Stress Fever
3
Q
When investigating it is so important to get a history from a witness. What would you want to ask them?
A
Break it down into Before, During and After
Before
- any triggers
- any aura commented on (visual, smell, taste)
- any movements - head turning
- any other symptoms e.g. light headedness
DURING
- how long?
- +/- consciousness
- breathing
- movement descriptions
AFTER
- drowsiness?
- confusion?
- speed of recovery!
4
Q
Simple focal seizures that occur in the following places will present with what symptoms:
- frontal lobe
- parietal lobe
- occipital lobe
A
5
Q
Name the 6 types of seizure and what are the only two to present in focal seizures?
A
Generalised
- tonic-clonic
- tonic (rigidity)
- clonic (convulsions)
5
Q
Name the 6 types of seizure and what are the only two to present in focal seizures?
A
Generalised
- tonic-clonic
- tonic (rigidity)
- clonic (convulsions)
