DeepDyve eBooks - A Practical Guide to Supporting People with Epilepsy

Chapter 1What Is Epilepsy?

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 1 –9

[This chapter explores what epilepsy is, how common epilepsy is, how it is diagnosed, common causes and other conditions that can be misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Finally the chapter discusses the prognosis of epilepsy.]

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Chapter 2Seizures, Syndromes and Status

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 11 –21

[This chapter defines the different seizure types and the current International seizure classification. It gives some insight into syndromes, gives information about more common syndromes and highlights why knowledge about syndromes is important. It finishes with information about status...

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Chapter 3Medication: Epilepsy

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 23 –38

[This chapter covers the use of medication in epilepsy, specific information about antiepileptic medication and what to do if there are issues or concerns about an individual’s medication.]

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Chapter 4Emergency Medication

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 39 –48

[This chapter will discuss emergency treatments for seizures. It will cover treatments prescribed, to be given in the community including oromucosal (buccal) midazolam. The chapter explores other community emergency treatments, such as medication given rectally and oral medicines. It will discuss...

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Chapter 5Medicines Management and Compliance

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 49 –56

[The following information is not specific to antiseizure medication. This chapter covers basic information on how to manage medication (medicines management) and the taking of medication (concordance), to ensure that the individual with epilepsy and those supporting them are kept safe and that...

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Chapter 6Treatments

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 57 –67

[This section covers alternative treatments for epilepsy when epilepsy medication has not adequately controlled seizures. The chapter explores epilepsy surgery interventions, neuro-modulation (including vagus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation) and other treatments, such as the...

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Chapter 7Lifestyle

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 69 –78

[This chapter will discuss lifestyle in relation to seizure triggers (common and less common), and ways to improve lifestyle, to help with seizure control. It will explore how, not all seizures are triggered and explore quality of life factors for people with epilepsy.]

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Chapter 8Risk

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 79 –92

[This chapter discusses specific risks that affect people with epilepsy, how to risk assess and who is responsible for this. Finally, it offers tips on reducing risk for specific situations and environments. In the appendices there is an example risk assessment and bathing assessment form and...

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Chapter 9Care Plans and Management Plans

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 93 –100

[This chapter looks at the difference between care and managements plans, who should have one, why they are needed, how to write one and who should be writing them.]

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Chapter 10Epilepsy Related Death

Case, Rebecca; Blake, Sinead

Pages: 101 –107

[This chapter covers the main causes of death related to epilepsy and risks, both unavoidable and modifiable. It looks at ways that risk can be reduced and where to seek support.]

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