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Epilepsy Awareness

Epilepsy Awareness. Epilepsy Ireland Epilepsy Definitions Epilepsy Facts Seizure Classification Treatment First Aid for Seizures. Epilepsy Ireland Founded in 1966 To provide information & support Head office – Dublin + 10 regional offices. SERVICES. INFORMATION Booklets Leaflets

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Epilepsy Awareness

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  1. Epilepsy Awareness

  2. Epilepsy Ireland • Epilepsy • Definitions • Epilepsy Facts • Seizure Classification • Treatment • First Aid for Seizures

  3. Epilepsy Ireland • Founded in 1966 • To provide information & support • Head office – Dublin + 10 regional offices

  4. SERVICES INFORMATION Booklets Leaflets Information Packs

  5. SERVICES SUPPORT One-to-one consultation Support Group Meetings

  6. SERVICES Sign up for our Epilepsy Online Support Groups: http://support.epilepsy.ie

  7. AWARENESS Information Stands Conferences Health Promotion Events Shopping Centres SERVICES

  8. EDUCATION Epilepsy Awareness Presentations Schools Employers Health Professionals SERVICES

  9. Specialist Nurse Telephone Helpline SERVICES Telephone Helpline (01) 4554133 Monday’s 9:30a.m.—1:00p.m.

  10. Epilepsy • Definitions • Epilepsy Facts • Seizure Classification • Treatment • First Aid for Seizures

  11. Definitions: Epilepsy - A tendency to recurring seizures which originate in the brain

  12. Definitions: Seizure: - A brief and temporary malfunction of normal brain activity

  13. Epilepsy Facts: • 1 in 20 people have a single seizure during their life • In Ireland 1 in 115 people have some form of epilepsy • Epilepsy is more common in people with an Intellectual Disability • Up to 70% of people can achieve seizure freedom with preventative treatment • Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

  14. Epilepsy Facts: Causes – 40% - Structural damage • birth trauma, infections of the brain, injury, tumour, stroke 60% - No identifiable cause

  15. Partial Generalised Simple Activity while person is alert Secondary generalised Activity begins in one area and spreads Complex Activity with change in awareness Myoclonic Brief jerking movements, usually of upper body Tonic Going stiff and falling but without convulsions Absence Staring and blinking Atonic Falling limply to the ground Tonic-clonic Going stiff and falling – followed by convulsions (jerking movements)

  16. Primary Treatment Options • Anti epileptic drug therapy • Surgery Secondary Treatment Options • Vagal Nerve Stimulator • Ketogenic Diet • Psychological • Complementary therapy

  17. Some Factors which can Trigger Seizures • missed medication • illness/infections - such as urinary tract/respiratory tract infections • lack of sleep • stress – including stress caused by constipation/pain • heat • boredom • alcohol • photosensitivity • missing meals

  18. Dealing with a seizure situation: • You can’t stop the seizure • Protect the person from any real or potential danger • If injured in any way administer first aid

  19. Dealing with a seizure situation: Tonic Clonic Seizure - During • DO • Note the time • Clear the space • Cushion the head • DON’T • Put anything in the mouth • Restrain movement • Move unless in danger

  20. Dealing with a seizure situation: Tonic Clonic Seizure – After • If person is still unconscious /drowsy put in the recovery position • Stay with the person until fully conscious

  21. Dealing with a seizure situation: When to call an ambulance • If it’s the person’s first seizure • If the seizure lasts longer than normal • If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes (when normal duration is not known) • If one seizure follows another without recovery in between

  22. Dealing with a seizure situation: When to call an ambulance • If you suspect head injury/concussion • If you suspect person has inhaled water • If you are worried about person’s colour/breathing • If directed by organisation

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