Epilepsy and Seizure Management with Buccal Midazolam Administration
A comprehensive training course on diabetes, blood sugar management and insulin administration including how to take blood sugar samples safely and understanding high and low blood sugar readings.
Course Content:
What is epilepsy
Epilepsy facts
Diagnosis of epilepsy
Triggers for seizures
Types of seizures
Focal seizures
Generalised seizures (absence, myoclonic, tonic, atonic, tonic clonic)
First aid for seizures
Importance of recording seizures
Status epilepticus
Living with epilepsy
Treatment for epilepsy
Medication used to control seizures
Vagus nerve stimulation
Emergency medications and prescriptions
Seizure care plans
Roles of staff
Practical: Safe and correct administration of buccal midazolam
Practical: The recovery position