CAP15: Fits & Seizures

 

The trainee will be able to assess a patient presenting with a fit, stabilise promptly, investigate appropriately, formulate and implement a management plan.

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Lightning Learning: Status Epilepticus
Lightning Learning: Status Epilepticus

Status Epilepticus is generally defined as any single or multiple convulsions lasting 30 minutes or more.

Lightning Learning: Febrile Convulsion
Lightning Learning: Febrile Convulsion

Febrile Convulsions are generalised seizures affecting 1 in 20 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years.

#SimBlog: Lateral Thinking
#SimBlog: Lateral Thinking

A 1-year-old is brought in by ambulance after he started fitting at home. Paramedics have given one dose of Diazepam.

#SimBlog: First Afebrile Seizure
#SimBlog: First Afebrile Seizure

An 8-month-old baby girl is carried into the ED by her mother after a reported fit at home.

Lightning Learning: Afebrile Seizures In Children
Lightning Learning: Afebrile Seizures In Children

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Lightning Learning: Stealth Trauma
Lightning Learning: Stealth Trauma

Stealth Trauma is when a low impact mechanism can cause severe injuries in frail older people.

Lightning Learning: Hypothermia
Lightning Learning: Hypothermia

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#SimBlog: Eclampsia
#SimBlog: Eclampsia

27-year-old female. 33/40 primigravida, brought in by ambulance. She has been fitting for 10 mins.

Lightning Learning: Problems in Pregnancy
Lightning Learning: Problems in Pregnancy

Pregnant women are at increased risk of infections & sepsis. Signs & symptoms can be subtle.

 

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