Explore the intricate mechanisms of seizures and epilepsy in this informative 24-minute video from the Institute of Human Anatomy. Delve into brain anatomy, distinguish between seizures and epilepsy, and examine various causes of seizures. Learn about the different phases of a seizure, including prodrome, aura, ictal, and postictal. Discover the characteristics of focal and generalized seizures, with detailed explanations of motor, sensory, autonomic, absence, atonic, tonic, clonic, tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and febrile seizures. Gain insights into seizure spreading and conclude with an overview of treatment and management strategies for epilepsy. This comprehensive presentation includes visual aids, references from Epilepsy Action, and cites published research articles to enhance understanding of this complex neurological condition.
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Brain Anatomy
03:11 - Seizures vs Epilepsy
05:03 - Causes of Seizures
07:38 - Prodrome Phase
08:41 - Aura Phase
10:01 - Ictal & Postictal Phase
11:12 - Focal Seizures
11:41 - Motor Seizures
12:29 - Sensory Seizures
12:58 - Autonomic Seizures
13:38 - Seizure Spreading
14:14 - Generalized Seizures
14:44 - Absence Seizures
16:17 - Atonic Seizures
16:57 - Tonic Seizures
17:58 - Clonic Seizures
18:28 - Tonic-Clonic Seizures
20:24 - Myoclonic Seizures
21:00 - Febrile Seizures
21:36 - Treatment and Management
23:17 - Thank You
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Institute of Human Anatomy
