Seizures Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What causes seizures?
A
Epilepsy, trauma, fever, stroke, hypoglycemia, and drug withdrawal.
2
Q
What are the phases of a generalized seizure?
A
Aura, tonic phase, clonic phase, and postictal phase.
3
Q
What is EMT treatment during a seizure?
A
Protect airway, do not restrain, time the seizure, place patient in recovery position afterward, and transport if necessary.
