Introduction to Seizure and Epilepsy Diagnosis by Drs. A. Patel, L. Sham, A. Kielian, and L. Hayes

In this podcast, Drs. Archana Patel, Lauren Sham, Agnieszka Kielien, and Leslie Hayes discuss the initial steps for seizures and epilepsy diagnosis, including classification of seizures and initial workup. Upon listening to this presentation, participants will be able to: - Discuss the definition of seizures and epilepsy - Differentiate between provoked and unprovoked seizures - Differentiate between focal and generalized seizures - Recognize which studies should be performed to guide seizure management Publication date: April 8, 2022. Citation: Hayes L, Kielian A, Sham L, Moye B, Huth K, Patel A. Introduction to Seizure and Epilepsy Diagnosis. 4/2022. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/5221/introduction-to-seizure-and-epilepsy-diagnosis. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu