Epilepsy surgery for partial seizures. (includes test for continuing education credit): An article from: Pediatric Nursing
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Author(s)Susan L. Lannon
PublisherJannetti Publications, Inc.
ISBN / ASINB00097QVM0
ISBN-13978B00097QVM8
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
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From the author: Epilepsy, a common neurological condition most often diagnosed in childhood, has physical, psychologic, and psychosocial effects on individuals. Of people diagnosed with complex partial seizures, about 10%-20% will not be able to achieve control of their seizures with medical management. The impact of continued seizures can be devastating on developing children and their families. Surgery for removal of the epileptic focus can offer the hope of an ordinary life; over 70% of patients achieve either complete seizure control or are greatly improved (Ventureyra & Higgins, 1993). Surgery requires a careful evaluation, services of a multidisciplinary team, and education and support for children and families. Pediatric nurses can identify potential candidates, act as advocates to encourage families to seek this option, and work collaboratively with their colleagues in specialty centers to facilitate referrals.
Citation Details
Title: Epilepsy surgery for partial seizures. (includes test for continuing education credit)
Author: Susan L. Lannon
Publication:Pediatric Nursing (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1997
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: v23 Issue: n5 Page: p453(8)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
From the author: Epilepsy, a common neurological condition most often diagnosed in childhood, has physical, psychologic, and psychosocial effects on individuals. Of people diagnosed with complex partial seizures, about 10%-20% will not be able to achieve control of their seizures with medical management. The impact of continued seizures can be devastating on developing children and their families. Surgery for removal of the epileptic focus can offer the hope of an ordinary life; over 70% of patients achieve either complete seizure control or are greatly improved (Ventureyra & Higgins, 1993). Surgery requires a careful evaluation, services of a multidisciplinary team, and education and support for children and families. Pediatric nurses can identify potential candidates, act as advocates to encourage families to seek this option, and work collaboratively with their colleagues in specialty centers to facilitate referrals.
Citation Details
Title: Epilepsy surgery for partial seizures. (includes test for continuing education credit)
Author: Susan L. Lannon
Publication:Pediatric Nursing (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1997
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: v23 Issue: n5 Page: p453(8)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
