SEIZURE TYPES & FIRST AID
Seizures are broadly classified into two main groups as either focal (partial) or generalized based on the region of onset. See the following chart for seizure classifications and click to learn more. For further information, contact us. Reference material is available in the Association’s library. Access is free for members.
MAIN SEIZURE TYPES
There are two main classifications of Seizures: Focal (Partial) and Generalized.
Partial Seizures are either Focal Aware (Simple Partial) or Focal Impaired Awareness (Complex Partial).
Generalized Seizures can be either Absence, Tonic-Clonic, Myoclonic or Atonic.
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STATUS EPILEPTICUS
A continuous seizure state, or status epilepticus, is a life-threatening condition. In status epilepticus, seizures are prolonged or occur one after another without full recovery between seizures. Immediate medical care is necessary. The seizures may be convulsive or non-convulsive.
SUDEP
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy is difficult to talk about. 1 in 1000 people diagnosed with epilepsy die from SUDEP each year. To learn more about this epilepsy condition, we recommend you visit the Epilepsy Foundation at this link. We attach below some flyers to also engage in conversations about SUDEP and help prevent this fatal condition.
FIRST AID
For information more information on First Aid, please see our First Aid pamphlet.
