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What We Know
Causes
Challenges
Evidence Reliability
The evidence related to the topic of each
consumer publication produced by the Joanna Briggs Institute is assessed for reliability and quality. We do not rate a procedure
or treatment, but the evidence (or research)
that is available to support it. Evidence can
play a critical role in any investigation and it
is important for detectives to recognize evidence that will provide reliable information
to aid in the investigation.
This is also the case when assessing health
information, as some types of evidence are
more reliable than others. For Joanna Briggs
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Disclaimer
The procedures described in this pamphlet
must only be used by people who have appropriate expertise in the field to which the procedure relates. The applicability of any information
must be established before relying on it. While
care has been taken to ensure that this pamphlet summarizes available research and expert
consensus, any loss, damage, cost, expense
or liability suffered or incurred as a result of
reliance on these procedures (whether arising
in contract, negligence or otherwise) is, to the
extent permitted by law, excluded.
What is Evidence-Based
Health Information?
Just as a detective searches for evidence to
solve a crime, so too do health professionals
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Recommended Practice
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Epilepsy/Seizure Management
3. Clear the surrounding area.
4. Obtain assistance from other staff member.
5. If older person is in bed use padding, raise bed sides and
raise or lower bed as required.
6. Turn older person on their side and flex head slightly forward.
7. Support the older person on their side with pillows.
8. Do not restrain.
9. Do not place anything in the older persons mouth.
10. Ensure privacy.
11. Ensure oxygen and suction equipment is available.
12. Ensure Medical Officer is notified of the older persons
condition, and arrange for transfer to acute hospital if
seizures continue.
Equipment
Older persons medical record
Oxygen and suction equipment available
Protective / safety devices
Medication administration devices as required
Recommended Practice
1. Assess and note reliable history of seizure activity, witnessed
event, observers account. Check for any relevant medical
orders in relation to the seizure management of the older
person, if it has happened previously. (i.e. medication)
2. When seizure begins, position the older person safely.