Seizures Flashcards
1
Q
When might you consider leaving a pt at home following a seizure?
A
Known epileptic.
Full recovery.
Someone to monitor them.
2
Q
What is status epilepticus?
A
Seizure or series of seizures lasting more than 30 mins.
3
Q
What is a grand mal seizure?
A
Previous name for tonic-clinic seizure.
4
Q
What is the tonic phase of a seizure?
A
Body goes rigid..
5
Q
What is the clinic phase of a seizure?
A
Jerking movements of body.
6
Q
Which pts suffering convulsions need to be transported?
A
Serial convulsions 3 or more in an hour.
Eclamptic seizures.
No monitoring available.
First convulsions.
7
Q
With regard to seizures, what does JRCALC say about OPSs.
A
Do not force an OPA in, NPAs might be useful for seizures.
