epilepsy

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EPILEPTICEPILEPTIC

SEIZURESSEIZURES


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Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes

• Describe how to continually assess and monitor an infant and child whilst in your care

• Identify when to administer CPR

• Demonstrate how to administer first aid

• Identify the signs of a child having a seizure

• Describe how to deal with a child who is having a seizure


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EPILEPSY – What is it?EPILEPSY – What is it?

Primarily two types – Major and Minor

However, some young children experience

what is termed as a Febrile Seizure which

is brought on when the child has a hightemperature or infection.


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FEBRILE SEIZURE FEBRILE SEIZURE

Recognition Flushed and sweating Body may stiffen and the back arch Fists may be clenched Casualty may hold their breath and appear

blue in colour.


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FEBRILE SEIZURE FEBRILE SEIZURE

Treatment Protect them with cushioning or padding Cool them down by removing clothes and

ensuring a fresh supply of cool air When seizures stop place them into the

recovery position and monitor signs of life If they become unconscious call 999


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EPILEPSY – What is it?EPILEPSY – What is it?

A disorder of brain function that can be brought on by head injuries, emotional upset, anxiety, a reaction to certain foods, changes in body temperature, vibration, flashing lights and even tiredness.

Minor seizures are a brief loss of

consciousness sometimes only lasting for a few seconds. Convulsive movements usually accompany major seizures.


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EPILEPSY – MINOR EPILEPSY – MINOR

Recognition Sudden absence Staring blankly ahead Slight twitching of the face, lips, eyes and

limbs Chewing and lip smacking Plucking at clothing Noises


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EPILEPSY – MINOR EPILEPSY – MINOR

Treatment Make the casualty safe, sit them down and

reassure them Monitor and discuss the condition with the

casualty Establish a history of the condition and ask if

medication is being taken Refer to a doctor if necessary

Some of the steps may need to be done with a parent


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EPILEPSY - MajorEPILEPSY - Major

Recognition A warning period (casualty may have strange

sensations) Casualty becomes rigid and often cries out Sudden collapse and becomes unconscious

(tonic phase) Cyanosis (grey / blue skin, particularly the

extremities such as the lips and the ear lobes) may be present and breathing may cease…..


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Recognition cont… Convulsive movement, which can be violent

(clonic phase) Loss of bladder or bowel control Clenched jaw and congestion of the face.

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Take notes how would we treat someone after they have suffered a seizure.


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Treatment Make area around the casualty clear and safe Do not restrain the casualty (make

comfortable) Place padding under their head DO NOT put anything in their mouth Loosen tight clothing (if safe to do so) Record duration of the seizure Dial 999 if the seizure lasts more than 3

minutes….


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Treatment cont…. Dial 999 if multiple seizures occur or if it is

their first seizure, any injuries occur, if the seizure occurred in water (possible secondary drowning)

Place into the recovery position and monitor until they have recovered.


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Be able to provide first aid for an Be able to provide first aid for an infant or child who is unresponsive infant or child who is unresponsive

and breathing normally and breathing normally In pairs discuss and note how we would :- Assess the level of consciousness of an infant and

a child. Why should an infant or child be put in the

recovery position? In pairs demonstrate how to put each other / baby

dummies into the recovery position this will be demonstrated in your final assessment.


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