Status Epilepticus Awareness - A Guide for Care Staff
Status Epilepticus Awareness - A Guide for Care Staff
Presentation, Handout, End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment (all editable).
Aim:
- To enhance the knowledge and skills of residential care and domiciliary care staff in recognising, responding to and contributing effectively to the management of epilepsy, with a focus on status epilepticus.
Presentation
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Medical Attention
Criteria for Defining Status Epilepticus
Treatment
Should an Ambulance be Called?
SECTION - Identifying and addressing underlying triggers or causes
Identifying and Addressing Underlying Triggers and Causes
Underlying Triggers and Causes
Medication Non-Compliance, Epilepsy Management Issues
Infections, Metabolic Disturbances
Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal, Brain Lesions and Tumours
Head Trauma, Stroke and Vascular Issues
Toxic Exposure, Fever-Related Seizures
Electrolyte Imbalances, Withdrawal from Drugs
CNS Insults/Injuries, Genetic Factors
NICE Guidelines
SECTION - How care staff can contribute to the management of epilepsy
How Care Staff can Contribute to the Management of Epilepsy
Education and Awareness, Seizure Observation
Seizure Documentation, Medication Management
Medication Tracking, Seizure Triggers
Safety Measures, Emergency Response
Support Social Well-being, Lifestyle Support
Communication, First Aid Training
Individualised Care Plans, Documentation and Reporting
Continued Learning and Final Words
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout and Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment
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