Bibliograph

Seizures and epilepsy in children, a comprehensive guide, Eileen P.G. Vining, MD, 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, Carl E. Stafstrom, MD, PhD

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Seizures and epilepsy in children, a comprehensive guide, Eileen P.G. Vining, MD, 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, Carl E. Stafstrom, MD, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seizures and epilepsy in children

Oclc number

1300754757

Responsibility statement

Eileen P.G. Vining, MD, 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, Carl E. Stafstrom, MD, PhD

Series statement

A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Sub title

a comprehensive guide

Summary

"This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative work on the topic of seizures in children. This new fourth edition reflects significant changes in the field, and each chapter has been revised to reflect current practice"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Part I. Why do seizures and epilepsy occur? How the brain works: keys to understanding seizures and epilepsy ; The kinds of seizures and where they arise in the brain -- Part II. Diagnosing seizures and epilepsy. How doctors diagnose a seizure and decide what it means for your child ; How doctors evaluate and think about a first seizure ; Decision making: assessing risks and benefits after a nonfebrile seizure ; What to do during a second big convulsive seizure ; Understanding your child's tests: EEG, CT, and MRI ; The epilepsies of childhood, Part I: Special patterns ; The epilepsies of childhood, Part II: Special causes -- Part III. Treatment. Using medicines ; Rescue medicine and treatment of status epilepticus ; Ketogenic diet therapy ; Alternative and complementary therapies for epilepsy ; Surgery and devices -- Part IV. Practical issues of living with epilepsy. Routine medical care and epilepsy ; Comorbidities: other problems that can co-occur with epilepsy ; From infancy to college: navigating the educational system ; Playing, sports participation, and other activities ; Driving and epilepsy ; Devices, apps, and websites ; Insurance and other financial issues ; The future: epilepsy care, marriage, pregnancy, and children -- Part Five. Emotional and psychological issues. Initial strategies and overview ; Psychological strategies: coping, resilience, and counseling ; Coping with substantial disability

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