Complex Pediatrics: Childhood Epilepsies (12/11/2020)

In this installment of Complex Pediatrics, Dr. Colin Nguyen dives into the complications of childhood epilepsies. Dr. Nguyen discusses symptomologies, treatments, and the ages of certain seizure types that families and Physicians both have to keep an eye out for. Between the ages of 18 and 24 months, children are at risk for Febrile seizures due to fever. Dr. Nguyen clarifies that in order to be classified as an epilepsy disorder, the patient must have undergone 2 or more seizures without a determined cause. Throughout the presentation, Dr. Nguyen also clarifies the difference between Simple and Complex Febrile seizures as length and focal symptomology. The best way to determine seizure type and complications is by examining EEG patterns and pre-ictal behavior. Dr. Nguyen thoroughly clarifies complications and concerns regarding pediatric seizures.

1:08 neuroanatomy of a seizure
7:06 Pre-Ictal Symptoms
10:52 Fibroblast Occurrence
12:10 Simple vs. Complex Febrile Seizure
17:06 EEG Reassurance
22:32 EEG patterns for BECTS
31:28 Auras
34:26 Seizures and Migraines