Seizures

Question 1

Define seizures

Answer 1

Any paroxysmal disturbances in consciousness ,behaviour or motor activity

Question 2

Discuss the following types of seizures
■Generalized seizures

Answer 2

■Absence seizures: Rapid blinking, staring into space
■ Tonic-clonic seizures: loss OF CONSCIOUSNESS, muscle spasms, tired after

Question 3

Discuss the following types of seizures
■Focal seizures

Answer 3

■Simple focal seizures: Affects a small part of the brain, can cause twitching
■Complex focal seizures: Unable to respond to questions or commands, dazed and confused

Question 4

How do you manage a seizure?

Answer 4

■If >5min: Phenytoin 250 mg IV or VALPROATE SODIUM 100 mg IV
■ STATUS ELIPTICUS >10 min: Benzodiazepines