ATYPICAL ABSENCE SEIZURE SUMMARY
When you see a seizure, log it.
Looking out for seizures means looking out for your residents.
When a seizure strikes like a STORM, document these details:
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START DATE AND TIME
When did the seizure happen?
(ex. Monday 7/14 at 12:35 PM)
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TOTAL LENGTH
How long did the seizure last?
(ex. less than 1 minute, 1 to 2 minutes, or around 5 minutes)
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OBSERVED SYMPTOMS
Which side of the body did the seizure affect first? What happened during it?
(ex. seizure started on left side; they tensed up, stared blankly, or fell)
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RELATED EVENTS
Did anything seem to cause, or trigger, the seizure?
(ex. showed signs of infection, constipation, or emotional stress)
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MOMENTS BEFORE AND AFTER
How did your resident act before and after (postictal) the seizure?
(ex. agitated, confused, or sleepy)