STAGES OF SEIZURE Flashcards by That Boi | Brainscape

Q

Symptoms starts to appear (Depression, Anger, Insomnia, Anxiety,)
May start days before the Seizure happens

A

PRODROMAL STAGE

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Q

Does not happen to all types of seizures
Common in focal seizures and TCS

A

AURA

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Q

Warning sign
Altered vision
Hearing anxiety
Dizziness

A

AURA

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Q

Seizure phase:
Last for 1-3 minutes (>5 mins Status epilepticus)

A

ICTUS

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Q

Back to back seizure
May lead to permanent brain damage or death

A

ICTUS

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Q

DOC for ICTUS

A

intramuscular Midazolam, IV lorazepam, IV
diazepam

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Q

After Seizure
Time for the brain to recover

A

POST ICTUS

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