Epilepsy & Buccal Midazolam and/or Rectal Diazepam

Course Title:  Epilepsy Awareness, Buccal Midazolam, Rectal Diazepam

Course length

6 Hours

Maximum number to attend

Up to 12 delegates

This course is designed for all staff who are involved in the care and wellbeing of individuals with epilepsy. The course aims to provide an understanding of the causes and triggers of seizures, identifying seizure activity and appropriate action in the event of a seizure including administration of emergency rescue medication.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Definition of Epilepsy

What epilepsy is

Causes of Epilepsy

How epilepsy is diagnosed

Seizures

Types of seizures

Signs and symptoms of seizures

Recovery position

Auras

Status Epilepticus

SUDEP

Triggers of seizures

What to do in an emergency

Treatment of Epilepsy

Identify the different treatment options including:

AEDs

VNS

Ketogenic diet

Surgery

Emergency Rescue Medication

Understand the reasons why Emergency Rescue Medication is administered.

Buccal Midazolam

What is Buccal Midazolam

Contra indications and precautions

Interactions

Side Effects

Individual Seizure Management Plan