SEIZURE

What is Seizure?
A seizure is a burst of
SEIZURE
uncontrolled electrical
also called as Focal
activity between brain cells
that causes temporary
abnormalities in muscle
tone or movements,
behaviors, sensations or
state of awareness.
TWO CLASSIFICATIONS
1. GENERALIZED 2. PARTIAL
SEIZURE
all of the brain is Seizure
affected one area of the brain is
the person is affected
unconscious the person may have
impaired consciousness
or be fully aware.

most common type most rare type

FOCAL ONSET SEIZURE
it starts in one area and can
spread across the brain and
cause mild or severe
symptoms, depending on
how the electrical discharge
spread.
LENNOX-GASTOUT SYNDROME
(LGS)
a rare and severe form of
epilepsy that begin in early
childhood, usually before the
age of 4. People with LGS
have uncontrolled and
multiple types of seizures.

causes or triggers risk factors of

seizure seizure
missed flashing dementia brain infection
medication lights can family history stroke
lack of sleep cause head injury any age group
stress seizure in high fever in
alcohol some children

> By the age of 75 years, the

cumulative incidence of epilepsy
is 3400 per 100,000 men 3.4% 2.8%
(3.4%) and 2800 per 100,000
women (2.8%).

management for seizure

1. TAKE ACTION!
take your medicine People who seizure aren't
controlled have almost 40x high
keep a healthy diary
risk of death!
know seizure triggers
create and share your own response plan
2. WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS HAVING SEIZURE?
stay with the person and start timing
ensure safety by removing harmful objects
call for help if seizure lasts longer than 5 mins
do not restrain the person
put soft on the head
3. WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS HAVING SEIZURE!
do not hold down their tongue
do not put anything in their mouth
do not panic
4. WHEN TO CALL 911? RED CROSS
seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
person does not return to their usual state
person is injured, pregnant, or sick
repeated seizure
first time seizure
difficulty breathing
seizure occurs in water
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