Focal impaired awareness seizures (formerly known as complex partial seizures) are a common neurological disorder characterized by abnormal electrical activity within a focal area of the brain, resulting in impaired consciousness. These focal seizures typically affect one side of the body. The clinical presentation of focal seizures can manifest in various ways, with symptoms ranging from sensory disturbances to severe motor movements and altered consciousness. Further, the impact on quality of life can be tremendous, depending on the frequency and severity of the seizures. Early detection and accurate diagnosis of focal impaired awareness seizures is imperative in reducing morbidity and mortality. The workup includes a detailed clinical evaluation, neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and electroencephalography. Treatment strategies involve a combination of antiseizure medications, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions.Participants explore the latest diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, and management strategies for focal impaired awareness seizures. They gain insights into conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations, interpreting neuroimaging findings, and incorporating evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions into patient care plans. Additionally, this activity emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care, highlighting the role of interprofessional collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes. Effective communication and teamwork among diverse healthcare professionals is vital in epilepsy management. Through this course, participants enhance their competence in providing holistic care to individuals with focal impaired awareness seizures, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/19792
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
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