Seizures and Epilepsy in Children

A Comprehensive Guide

AvEileen P. G. Vining,Carl Stafstrom

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

The most comprehensive and practical guide available for caregivers of children who have seizures and epilepsy, now completely updated.For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, and health care providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide comprehensive, science-based information and practical answers to the most common questions about these conditions. In this new edition, completely revised and updated, a team of experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine offers guidance on:• diagnostic testing and the latest treatments• recommendations for the best devices, apps, and websites • driving, health insurance, and playing sports• navigating school and other environments• mental health issues and counseling• coping with disability• side effects from medicationsThis new edition also features dedicated chapters on diet, complementary and alternative medicine, and rescue medicines. Seizures and Epilepsy in Children is the go-to resource for caregivers and families with children who have epilepsy and seizures.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-12-27
Mått:152 x 229 x 22 mm
Vikt:590 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
Antal sidor:368
Upplaga:4
Förlag:Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN:9781421445090

Utforska kategorier

Barns hälsa inom Hälsa och familj
Pediatrik inom Medicin
Neurologi och klinisk neurofysiologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Eileen P. G. Vining, MD is a professor of neurology and the former director of Pediatric Neurology at the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Vining, Sarah C. Doerrer, MS, CPNP, Christa W. Habela, MD, PhD, Adam L. Hartman, MD, Sarah A. Kelley, MD, Eric H. Kossoff, MD, Cynthia F. Salorio, PhD, Samata Singhi, MD, MSc, and Carl E. Stafstrom, MD, PhD, work at the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionPart I. Why Do Seizures and Epilepsy Occur?Chapter 1. How the Brain Works: Keys to Understanding Seizures and EpilepsyChapter 2. The Kinds of Seizures and Where They Arise in the BrainPart II. Diagnosing Seizures and EpilepsyChapter 3. How Doctors Diagnose a Seizure and Decide What It Means for Your ChildChapter 4. How Doctors Evaluate and Think about a First SeizureChapter 5. Decision Making: Assessing Risks and Benefits after a Nonfebrile SeizureChapter 6. What to Do during a Second Big Convulsive SeizureChapter 7. Understanding Your Child's Tests: EEG, CT, and MRIChapter 8. The Epilepsies of Childhood I: Special PatternsChapter 9. The Epilepsies of Childhood II: Special CausesPart III. TreatmentChapter 10. Using MedicinesChapter 11. Rescue Medicine and Treatment of Status EpilepticusChapter 12. Ketogenic Diet TherapyChapter 13. Alternative and Complementary Therapies for EpilepsyChapter 14. Surgery and DevicesPart IV. Practical Issues of Living with EpilepsyChapter 15. Routine Medical Care and EpilepsyChapter 16. Comorbidities: Other Problems that Can Co-occur with EpilepsyChapter 17. From Infancy to College: Navigating the Educational SystemChapter 18. Playing, Sports Participation, and Other ActivitiesChapter 19. Driving and EpilepsyChapter 20. Devices, Apps, and WebsitesChapter 21. Insurance and Other Financial IssuesChapter 22. The Future: Epilepsy Care, Marriage, Pregnancy, and ChildrenPart V. Emotional and Psychological IssuesChapter 23. Initial Strategies and OverviewChapter 24. Psychological Strategies: Coping, Resilience, and CounselingChapter 25. Coping with Substantial DisabilityConclusionGlossaryIndex