Epilepsy Flashcards

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What is major epilepsy

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this is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurret episodes of sensory distrubances, loss of conciousness and convulsions associated with the abnormal electrical activity in the brain

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list 5 signs and symptoms of epilepsy

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cessation of breathig
loss of conciousness
cyanosis of mouth and lips
convulsive movement
difficult or noisy breathing
rigidity
froth from mouth
loss of control of bladder and the bowel

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List the treatment for epilepsy

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Lay casualty down gently
place somethig soft uder casualtys head
once convulsios has stopped place in recovery position
stay with casualty util recovery is complete

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