Seizures

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Spontaneous, uncontrolled abdominal discharge of neurons in brain

Question 2

Status epilepticus

Answer 2

Seizure that does not stop spontaneously, or seizures that happen in rapid succession without recovery of consciousness

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

Primary- idiopathic
Secondary- cerebral scarring from head injury, birth trauma, infection, cerebrovascular accident

Question 4

Petit Mal

Answer 4

Absence seizure
- blank stare, transient loss of consciousness, increase or decrease in posture

Question 5

Grand Mal

Answer 5

Tonic- clonic seizures

Question 6

Massage treatment considerations

Answer 6

May perfom on floor mat, if seizures involve large uncontrolled mvmts
TX is not seizure oriented- focus on clts requests
If seizure occurs during tx
- don’t leave room
- main concern clts safety
- prevent clt from hitting anything
- If possible place clt in recovery position
- time seizure, monitore heart rate + breathing