Epilepsy & Buccal Midazolam Awareness

 Epilepsy & BUCCAL Midazolam Awareness Course  

This course is open to anyone who has an interest in epilepsy & BUCCAL Midazolam awareness.

It will give you an insight into types of epilepsy, recognition of a seizure, first aid treatment, how it can effect the individuals daily life and to dispel myths.

Course Structure:

Introduction & Welcome

Explanation of course
Tutor introduction to delegates
Delegates introduction to each other
Paperwork

What is epilepsy?

The brain
Seizures

How many people have epilepsy?

What causes epilepsy?

Risk factors
Triggers
Seizure Threshold

Possible Causes

Symptomatic epilepsy
Idiopathic epilepsy
Cryptogenic epilepsy

How is a diagnosis made?

Classification of seizures

Partial seizures
Complex seizures
Generalised seizures
Tonic clonic
Atonic
Myoclonic
Nocturnal epilepsy
Status epilepticus

Alternative Treatment

First Aid for Seizures

Post Seizures

Epilepsy & Learning Difficulties

Identifying Seizures

Seizure Control

Blood tests
Side effects

Epilepsy & Cognitive Functioning

How does epilepsy effect daily living activities

Medic-Alert Bracelet

Course Evaluation

BUCCAL Midazolam Awareness

Topics covered in this course include:

Administration of a medicine between gum and cheek

How long does a ‘normal’ seizure last?

Why would you give BUCCAL Midazolam and how often?

How long does BUCCAL Midazolam take to work?

When would I call an ambulance?

What do I do if the Midazolam hasn’t worked?

Drug storage

Administration of Epistatus®

Side effects

Understanding the safe and consistent use of BUCCAL Midazolam

Course Evaluation