Seizure Emergency: When should I use a rescue medicine?
Did you know that seizure is considered an emergency when it lasts more than 5 minutes, or when more than one seizures occur within a 5 minute period?
Back to School: Free Webinars for School Nurses
School nurses are encouraged to take advantage of this free educational webinar Confidence in the Classroom, that shares info on how to help students with epilepsy manage episodes of frequent seizures at school.
5 Reasons to Have a Rescue Medication for Epilepsy
Let’s be honest, eating well, exercising regularly, getting the minimum 8-hours of sleep and eliminating stress is not always possible. So whether your seizures are controlled or uncontrolled, or just sort of controlled, consider these 5 reasons to have a rescue medication for epilepsy.
What is a rescue medication for epilepsy?
You may have heard the term “Rescue Medication”, when used in reference to Asthma, COPD, Heart Disease or Allergies. But what is a rescue medication for epilepsy?