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For treatment of seizures, please see Seizures - first aid. If an underlying cause for recurrent seizures (such as infection) has been identified and treated, seizures may stop. Treatment may include surgery to remove a tumor, an abnormal or bleed...
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Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that may include repetitive muscle jerking called convulsions. A seizure is a sudden disruption of the brain's normal electrical activity accompanied by altered consciousness and/or other...
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A seizure is a sudden disruption of the brain's normal electrical activity accompanied by altered consciousness and/or other neurological and behavioral manifestations. Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by recurrent seizures that m...
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A seizure is a sudden disruption of the brain's normal electrical activity accompanied by an alteration in consciousness or other neurological and behavioral manifestations. Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that may incl...
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A seizure is a sudden disruption of the brain's normal electrical activity accompanied by altered consciousness and/or other neurological and behavioral manifestations. Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that may include r...
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Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a term that refers to a condition where seizures are generated in the portion of the brain called the temporal lobe. Either the right or the left temporal lobe can be involved, and in rare cases both temporal lobes ...
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The words "epilepsy" and "epileptic" are of Greek origin and have the same root as the verb "epilambanein," which means "to seize" or "to attack." Therefore, epilepsy means seizure, while epileptic means seized. In the modern understanding of epil...
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Detailed list of recommended items for a household first-aid kit
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First aid is the initial basic treatment of an injured or ill person. First aid requires an observer first to evaluate the injured or ill person and then to intervene, using a small amount of supplies.
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Detailed list of recommended items for a household first-aid kit
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Choking occurs when a person can’t breathe because a piece of food or other object becomes lodged in the throat, partially or completely blocking airflow.
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First Aid: Rescue BreathingUse a protective face mask,if possible. Follow the masks instructions.By breathing into another persons lungs(rescue breathing),you can supply enough oxygen to preserve life.
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First Aid: BandagingCovering a break in the skin helps to control bleeding and protect against infection.Dressingsare pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. Clothbandagescover dressin...
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Whether you buy a first aid kit at a drug store or put one together yourself, make sure it has all the items you may need, such as medications and emergency phone numbers.
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Answer this one: In which situation(s) should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital emergency department?
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What should you do about a snakebite? What should you put on a burn?
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