What is Seizures?
Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. This leads to temporary disruptions in normal brain function.
Types of Seizures
Generalized Seizures
Mnemonic: "GENeralized Electric Dance" - The whole body gets involved in this seizure party!
1. Tonic-Clonic
May begin with an aura.
Tonic: stiffening Clonic: jerking
2. Myoclonic
Sudden jerking movement of extremities
3. Absence
Loss of awareness (stare blankly into space)
4. Atonic
Sudden loss of muscle strength/tone
Partial Seizures
Mnemonic: "FOCal Power Surge" - Sparks fly in a specific part of the brain!
1. Simple Partial
Does not affect awareness/LOC
2. Complex Partial
Altered awareness/LOC
Nursing Actions
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