Medical Emergencies 8.5 Epilepsy
Typically Epilepsy starts in childhood and it is estimated 1 in 100 people in the UK suffer from one form or another of the condition.
A person with Epilepsy suffers from recurrent seizures as a result of some form of electrical disruption in the brain. In 6 out of 10 Epilepsy sufferers the cause is unknown.
Absence / Partial Seizure Also referred to as a minor or petit mal seizure, sufferers appear to have “switched off” from their surroundings. This type of seizure may only last a few seconds and affect 2 out of every 10 Epilepsy sufferers.
Recognition - Brief loss of consciousness - Distant look on the child’s face maybe staring blankly
- Twitching of the face, eyes or limbs - Lip smacking and / or plucking at clothing
Treatment - Assist the child to sit in a quiet place - Calm and reassure the child - Allow the child to recover in their own time
Major Epileptic Seizure (see chapter 4 “Unconscious Child”)
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