Seizures Flashcards

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What causes seizures?

A

Epilepsy, trauma, fever, stroke, hypoglycemia, and drug withdrawal.

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What are the phases of a generalized seizure?

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Aura, tonic phase, clonic phase, and postictal phase.

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What is EMT treatment during a seizure?

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Protect airway, do not restrain, time the seizure, place patient in recovery position afterward, and transport if necessary.

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