Seisure/epilepsy

Question 1

Causes of seizures

Answer 1

Epilepsy
Poisoning
Hypoglycaemia
High temp
Head injury
Stroke
Infection
Brain tumour
Drug withdrawal
Eclampsia

Question 2

Absence seizures signs + symptoms

Answer 2

Blank stare
Momentary lapse of consciousness
Rapid blinking
Jerking movement of the hand/arm

Question 3

Absence seizure treatment

Answer 3

Remove objects from vicinity
Ensure bystanders move away
Stay with them until they’ve recovered
Advise them to contact their G.P.

Question 4

Major epilepsy signs + symptoms

Answer 4

Light headedness/dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Loud moaning
Convulsions
Twitching of limbs
Violent shaking of the extremities
Eyes rolling back/closed
Contraction of the jaw
Incontinence

Question 5

Major epilepsy treatment - Don’ts

Answer 5

Try to restrain them
Put something in their mouth
Leave them until they’re recovered

Question 6

Major epilepsy treatment - Do’s

Answer 6

Remove any object that could cause harm
Support head
Ask bystanders to move away
Time the seizure

Question 7

Major epilepsy treatment - If the patient vomits

Answer 7

Turn their head to the side

Question 8

Major epilepsy treatment - If it’s a child with a fever

Answer 8

Cool them

Question 9

Major epilepsy treatment - Call an ambulance if

Answer 9

It’s their 1st seizure
It lasts over 5 mins#
They stop breathing