Epilepsy Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Epilepsy occurs in _-__% of persons with ID
A
9-32
50% c CP
2
Q
Cause of epilepsy in 75% of children and 50% of adults is…
A
Unknown
3
Q
Most common type of seizures in adults?
A
Complex Partial (40%)
4
Q
Absence Seizures aka
A
Drop Seizure
5
Q
Medical emergency, non-stop seizure:
A
Status Epilepticus
6
Q
Known causes of epilepsy?
HIL
A
Head trauma Infections (meningitis, malaria) Lead Poisoning * Bran tumor & stroke Prenatal injury, infection, illness
7
Q
Triggers of seizures?
A
Flickering lights Heat Lack of sleep Missed meals * Illness Stress Poor diet
8
Q
Treatments fir seizures?
A
Anticonvulsants
Diet
Surgery
VNS
9
Q
Diet recommended for epilepsy?
A
Ketogenic
10
Q
Ketogenic diet puts the person into
A
Ketosis - Constantly burning fat
11
Q
A ketogenic diet is high these and low this.
A
High protein, fat
Low carb
12
Q
Helping in a seizure?
A
Stay calm Prevent injury DN Restratin DN Mouth After, recovery position Comfort, reassurance
