ANTI-EPILEPSY DRUG BASICS WEBINAR
A presentation of the webinar facilitated by the Edmonton Epilepsy Association (EEA) in collaboration with the Calgary Association for Epilepsy, took place on Thursday, May 13, 2021 presented by:
Dr. Jeffrey Jirsch, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Dr. Natarie Liu, MD, FRCPC
Alex Law, Pharmacist.
Find below the link to the full webinar recording as well as edited segments with specific focus on specific discussed during the webinar.
FULL WEBINAR LINK (70 minutes)
Watch a short overview about the presenters.
Basic Introduction to AED – 5:32 Minutes
Choosing AEDs – 9:20 Minutes
Special Considerations – 9:38 Minutes
Factors in Choosing AEDs – 13:13 Minutes
AED Compliance – 5:03 Minutes
Trying Different AEDs – 2:12 Minutes
When To Consider Surgery – 6:25 Minutes
Pediatric Considerations 11:07 Minutes
AED Compliance In Children 4:48 Minutes
RESOURCES FOR MEDICATION STRATEGIES IN CHILDREN
Dr. Liu suggests the following site to access reliable and useful information for epilepsy medications in children:
Side Effects in Children – 7:43 Minutes
USEFUL SITES
Review some of the most reliable information about AEDs through these trusted links: