PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CONVULSIVE SEIZURE

(PARADIGM)

The body cells discharges too much electrical

impulse, more than what the nerve cells can

carry when performing task.

The cells continue to discharge even

before the previous electrical impulses
are interpreted by the brain

Period of repeated anomalous

discharge of electrical impulse
The muscles begin to contract and relax repeatedly
and certain parts of the body function erratically
Hyperexcitability and hypersynchrony of the
nerve cells
Signs and symptoms
 Brief blackout followed by
period of confusion
 Drooling or frothing at the
mouth

 Eye movements

 Grunting and snorting

 Loss of bladder or bowel

control

 Sudden falling

 Teeth clenching

 Temporary halt in breathing

 Uncontrollable muscle spasm