Overview / Abstract: |
Target Audience This activity was developed for adult and pediatric neurologists, primary care and osteopathic physicians, pediatricians, neurology nurses, school nurses, advance practice providers, and all other healthcare providers who interact with patients who have epilepsy. Program Overview In this program, the faculty will review and provide updates on the guidelines for managing seizure emergencies and address how participants can reduce the barriers to prehospital treatment through the use of Seizure Action Plans. They also will discuss recent clinical trials that may improve caregiver acceptance of rescue medications for status epilepticus. In addition, the faculty will address the similarities and differences in managing seizure emergencies for pediatric and adult patients. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify strategies that will improve the prehospital management of seizure emergencies by caregivers. |
Expiration |
Dec 29, 2022 |
Discipline(s) |
Nursing CNE, Physician CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
Target Audience This activity was developed for adult and pediatric neurologists, primary care and osteopathic physicians, pediatricians, neurology nurses, school nurses, advance practice providers, and all other healthcare providers who interact with patients who have epilepsy. Program Overview In this program, the faculty will review and provide updates on the guidelines for managing seizure emergencies and address how participants can reduce the barriers to prehospital treatment through the use of Seizure Action Plans. They also will discuss recent clinical trials that may improve caregiver acceptance of rescue medications for status epilepticus. In addition, the faculty will address the similarities and differences in managing seizure emergencies for pediatric and adult patients. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify strategies that will improve the prehospital management of seizure emergencies by caregivers. Use current evidence and clinical trial data to select an appropriate treatment to arrest a cluster of repetitive seizures. Engage patients and caregivers to develop an effective Seizure Action Plan (SAP). |
Accreditation |
ACCME |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Faculty Gregory D. Cascino, MD Lucretia Long, C-ANP, FAES Juliann M. Paolicchi, MA, MD, FAES, FANA |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Neurelis. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Relias LLC Relias LLC., Free CME., Seizure Free CE CME |