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Managing SAFETY AND RISK:

Epilepsy

Presentation by Jaxon Black and Sam Defina

General Information

Epilepsy is a disorder that affects the central nervous system in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing seizures, periods of unusual behavior and sometimes a loss of awareness.

General Information

statistics

Did you know that over 65 million people have epilepsy worldwide that is 250 000 people in Australia.

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, it affects people of all ages.

Statistics

Signs and symptoms

The signs and symptoms of epilepsy are as follows:

Temporary confusion.

A staring spell.

Stiff muscles.

Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs.

Loss of consciousness or awareness.

Psychological symptoms such as fear, anxiety or deja vu.

signs and symptoms

Treatment

Epilepsy isn't something that patients get stuck with forever. In fact, there are a variety of anti-epileptic drugs that can be administered over long periods of time to help stop the illness completely. And if that doesn't work surgery is also an option. To learn more, copy and paste the link in a new tab.

Treatment

https://youtu.be/BdCCeIPei_k

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First aid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovsw7tdneqE

first aid

Watch this video for information on what to do if an epileptic seizure occurs. Copy and Paste in a new tab.

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Whether it be drugs or surgery, both can help with epilepsy.

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