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Altered receptors - biochemical changes
altered ion channels- type, number, properties
neuronal loss
sprouting
- extracellular ion concentrations imbalance
- NT uptake and metabolism
- changes in inhibitory GABA |
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Definition
HEAD TRAUMA
CNS infections
Fever (#1 infants)
Anoxia/ischemia (stroke)
also...
Toxins, Sleep deprivation, thyroid disorders, renal failure, hypo- natremia, glycemia, calcemia, magnesemia |
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Definition
Imipenem, Bupropion, Meperidine, Abuse: amphetamine, cocaine, methamphetamine, Withdrawal: alcohol, benzodiazepines
also....
PCNs, CEPHs, quinolones, antipsychotics, lithium, theophylline, estrogen |
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| Differentiate seizure from |
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Definition
| Migraine, syncope, TIA, psychogenic seizure, other movement dx |
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Term
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Definition
1) To prevent death- brain ischemia, brain damage
2) Seizures beget seizures- Sooner you start therapy, less likely to have more
3) Improve Quality of Life-control |
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Term
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Definition
| Neurosurgery, ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation, dogs |
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