Seizures OME

Question 1

Criteria for a Febrile Seizure

Answer 1

1. generalized = total body + LOC
2. <15 min duration
3. Single episode in 24hr
4. no underlying neuro prob

*MUST HAVE ALL!

Question 2

Infantile Spasm definition

Answer 2

<1 yo with SYMMETRIC JERKING without fever.

Question 3

How do you confirm Infantile Spasms?

Answer 3

EEG showing HYPSARRHYTHMIA

Question 4

How do you treat infantile spasms?

Answer 4

ACTH helps wiht spams

Question 5

Tuberous Sclerosis sx?

Answer 5

Angiofibromas, Ash-leaf spots(pale patches), Cortical Tubers on CT + severe intellectual disability & seizures

Question 6

Causes of Seizures mnemonic

Answer 6

VITAMINS: Vascular, Infection, Trauma, Autoimmune, Metabolic, Idiopathic, Neoplasm, Syndromes