Epilepsy Awareness and Rectal Paraldehyde

Course Title:  Epilepsy Awareness and Rectal Paraldehyde

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional 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 & Assessment Criteria

Definition of Epilepsy

Understand:

What epilepsy is

Causes of Epilepsy

How epilepsy is diagnosed

Seizures

Discuss:

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.

Rectal Paraldehyde

Discuss the issues surrounding privacy and consent

Understanding the care plan/emergency rescue plan

What is paraldehyde?

Administration of rectal paraldehyde and the challenges involved.

Equipment required

The rights of administering medication

Identify the location of the rectum and delivery of the medication

Post administration care

Documentation

Health and Safety issues

Safe storage and disposal