Epilepsy training

[Psychick]

Today at work we have someone coming in to some of us training on how to deal with a child having an epileptic fit. Has anyone else had this sort of training and can tell me what to expect the training will involve today?

Thanks :)

[radiogaga]

hiya
ive had this training in the course of my work. although it was some time ago. well here goes.
epilepsy awareness and rectal diazepam administering.
course content, recognise different seizure types.
administer first aid to clients having a seizure.
awareness of the importaince of observation and recording
awareness of the indications for and side effects of anti epileptic medication.
safe administration of rescue medication.
a question and answer session followed, and a video of the administering of rescue medication.

[Psychick]

Thanks for the info radiogaga. Doubt we will be covering all that as it is just someone coming in this afternoon for a couple of hours so Im guessing just the basic facts etc.

[radiogaga]

last week, a person i was supporting had a seizure, but also they had a nose bleed. we all were quite taken aback as none of us had seen or heard of this before. on further investigation we found this is sometimes what can happen, due to pressure in the head, leading to a nosebleed.
shame. what some folk have to suffer. x