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SEIZURE FIRST-AID
WHAT IS A SEIZURE?
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Epilepsy (seizure disorder) is a common disorder of the brain that causes recurring seizures. Epilepsy affects people of all ages, but children and older adults are more likely to have epilepsy. Seizures are the main sign of epilepsy and most people can control this with treatment. Some seizures can look like staring spells while other seizures can cause a person to collapse, stiffen or shake, and become unaware of what’s going on around them. Many times the cause is unknown.
For many children, epilepsy is easily controlled with medication and they can do what all the other kids can do, and perform as well academically. For others, it can be more challenging.
Compared with students with other health concerns, a CDC study shows that students aged 6–17 years with epilepsy were more likely to miss 11 or more days of school in the past year.3 Also, students with epilepsy were more likely to have difficulties in school, use special education services, and have activity limitations such as less participation in sports or clubs compared with students with other medical conditions. (CDC)
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MedlinePlus.gov: Convulsions – First Aid
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How to Administer Diastat AcuDial
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Managing Students with Seizures – A Quick Reference Guide for School Nurses
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First Aid for Seizures
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WHAT IS A SEIZURE?
Epilepsy.com: What Happens During a Seizure?
CDC: Self-Management Programs Help with Epilepsy
Webinar: Pediatric Epilepsy
Epilepsy.com: Types of Seizures
Epilepsy.com: Seizures in Youth
VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION
Epilepsy.com: Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
SEIZURE FIRST AID TRAINING
TUTORIALS/WEBINARS
Epilepsy Foundation: Seizure Training for School Personnel
Epilepsy Foundation: School Nurse Training Program
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Epilepsy Awareness: Young Epilepsy
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Epilepsy Foundation: School Nurse Webinar
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Managing Students with Seizures: Seizure First Aid, Action Plans, and Delegation Issues
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Epilepsy & My Child Toolkit
FORMS
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Tips for Seizure Observation and Recording
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Seizure Observation Record
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Epilepsy: Seizure Action Plan