At this point ensuring the patient is calm and safe verses asking details of the event (until emergency services arrives) is key. Otherwise the client may get upset or go into shock over the event again. Once emergency services has arrived for the client,I 'd ensure that everyone is okay and staying calm. This is the point where emergency services would take over. I would complete any paperwork relevant to the incident to this point to ensure that no important events are missed or
There is scarce data with respect to how diagnosis, treatment, education and research has been conducted in tertiary care centers for epilepsy treatment. Tertiary care centers play an important role with respect to neurologists education on PNES, its comorbidities and differential diagnosis. Providing a comprehensive approach across centers may provide more knowledge about PNES, beyond the current emphasis on psychoeducational measures, and the use of psychoactive drugs and AEDs. In addition, more regional health-care policies are also necessary because of relevant differences in health-care systems and consequently in the HCPs ' attitudes and their difficulties, such as limited access to VEEG and referral to effective psychotherapy for PNES.
Jennifer was born with many health issues, but her seizures have spiked my interests because I have watched her and my girlfriend 's twin boys, while their mom has gone out. There is a bone-chilling fear that she may have a seizure while her mom is not there. How would I handle that situation would I do the right steps to ensure she would be okay. I have a son who had cancer he has been in remission
The Interview: How it Challenges and Confirms the Literature Journey into Social Work For the purpose of this assignment, I had the opportunity to interview the executive director of the BC Epilepsy Society, Kim Davidson. The BC Epilepsy Society is a non-profit agency and federally registered charitable organization dedicated to serving British Columbians living with epilepsy, and their families. As the executive director, Kim is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the society, human resources, and grant writing. Kim reports directly to 9 board of directors, as well as holds some accountability towards the professional advisory board. Kim shared that her career started in social services coincidentally, as she was hoping to finish
• To show people what Epilepsy Scotland does, provide a resource of information about support for those affected and support required from individuals. • To raise funds of up to £5,000 in support of the charity. Products • An hour seminar where important information is shared with people about Epilepsy,
Evaluation of persons for surgery is generally recommended only after focal seizures persist despite the person having tried at least two appropriately chosen and well-tolerated medications, or if there is an identifiable brain lesion (a dysfunctional part of the brain) believed to cause the seizures. When someone is considered to be a good candidate for surgery experts generally agree that it should be performed as early as possible. Surgical evaluation takes into account the seizure type, the brain region involved, and the importance of the area of the brain where seizures originate (called the focus) for everyday behavior. Prior to surgery, individuals with epilepsy are monitored intensively in order to pinpoint the exact location in the brain where seizures begin. Implanted electrodes may be used to record activity from the surface of the brain, which yields more detailed information than an external scalp EEG.
Over the past four years I have seen more doctors than an average person will see in a lifetime. From endocrinologists to neurosurgeons, I have tirelessly sought medical treatment for multiple traumatic brain injuries I incurred at a young age. Through my personal struggle I learned that there is no adequate treatments for concussions and traumatic brain injuries in the State of New Mexico. Although the lack of these services forced me to seek treatment outside my community, it has become my main motivation to return to my community and share the knowledge I have been fortunate to receive through these many experiences. At the age of fourteen, I was the unfortunate recipient of four traumatic brain injuries, within a six-month time frame, that would result in a diagnosis of post-concussive syndrome.
My interest in Epilepsy started before I even began to get seizures, for the reason that my uncle and aunt used to get seizures too and my mom would give me brief stories of them. I have relentlessly gotten on my computer just to research news on interesting subjects, including Epilepsy; through this I have gained a lot of knowledge on various topics, sadly I don’t take the time to memorize every bit of detail. But I have learned that there is no cure for Epilepsy, just treatments, is caused by abnormal brain waves, and can last from two years to a lifetime. So I conducted a survey to see how much people knew about Epilepsy and how many have had any previous experience dealing with it, and since it is a very common disorder that affects any
While I was trying to think of what my parents would say to me I heard a knock on the main door. I looked where I was sitting and saw long strands of hair surrounding me. I hastily grabbed the mini trashcan in the restroom and started getting the evidence of my cut hair and thown into the trash. I heard the creeck of the door. I ran downstairs to greet them the first thing they saw was the baby hairs sticking up looking like I had been electrocuted.
Often times one does not realize the value of a person, until they are in need or suffering. That may seem to be a very pessimistic outlook on life but, people tend to run to each other when they are in need. I have grown up in a large family with over thirty cousins whom live near me and I see very often. My family has always being there to support me through good times and bad and it is always fun to see. In my family I have a cousin named Ben.
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” - World Health Organisation, 1946. Although there have been a number of ground breaking discoveries in science as a whole I strongly believe more can be done within neurology. Epilepsy affects more than 500,000 people in the UK that is almost one in every 100 people. I wish to study neuroscience as I would like to look into conditions such as this but also explore into neuroaesthetics. Having a close family member being diagnosed with epilepsy, I have been exposed to the fundamental importance of how to deal with seizures.
It was a Tuesday evening, September 13, 2011. There were two minutes left on the clock during just an ordinary soccer game of my sophomore year of high school. A player on the opposing team had a breakaway towards our goal with only myself between him and our goalie. With only stopping the ball in mind, I sprinted across the field and slide tackled the ball from the opponent. This collision caused the other player to flip off his feet and his knee found his way directly into my left temple.
Moment of Epiphany Epiphany is the feeling of realization of a major life-changing event. The day I woke up for my very first day of work was when I realized that I was becoming young adult. I 've never had a job before, not even babysitting, like every teen girl does. I was completely new to the work force. I had no idea what I was doing
As I am writing this I am sitting outside my backyard, overlooking a pond and trees. I wish I could say I am having an eye opening epiphany, or feeling a humbling sensation from the nature, but I am not. To be honest, I am sitting here full of anxiety thinking of all the homework I have to do. I find this extremely depressing. I am outside surrounded by beautiful nature, and am too consumed with stress to enjoy it.
I remember the day very well. It was nearly twelve years ago when I overheard a conversation between my parents and one of my doctors. By my fifth birthday, I had visited over twenty different medical professionals each of whom had their own theory as to why I was not meeting my childhood milestones. On this day, my parents got their answer. “The tests have come back and we have a diagnosis for Caitlyn.
