Antiseizure Medications and Rescue Treatments
Webcast
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ ...Faculty
OVERVIEW
This CME/CE course equips physicians and nurses with essential knowledge about antiseizure medications (ASMs) and rescue treatments. It covers treatment goals, practical considerations in selecting ASMs, and strategies for managing adverse effects. The course addresses status epilepticus as a medical emergency and explores special scenarios like Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome (IESS) and Absence Epilepsy. Participants will apply this knowledge in clinical scenarios, enabling them to develop comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Educational Objectives
1. Treatment Goals
- Define the goals of antiseizure medication (ASM) treatment.
- Discuss the desired outcomes in managing epilepsy and the role of ASMs in achieving these goals.
2. Antiseizure Medications (ASMs)
- Explore practical considerations when selecting ASMs, considering patient characteristics and lifestyle factors.
- Examine the mechanisms of action of commonly prescribed ASMs.
- Evaluate potential adverse effects associated with ASMs and strategies for their management.
3. Status Epilepticus and Rescue Treatments
- Define status epilepticus and its significance in emergencies.
- Discuss rescue treatments for status epilepticus, including medication options and administration protocols.
4. Special Scenarios
- Explore special considerations for managing epilepsy in specific scenarios, such as Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome (IESS).
- Discuss the unique challenges and treatment approaches for Absence Epilepsy.
5. Clinical Application
- Apply knowledge of treatment goals, ASMs, and rescue treatments in clinical scenarios.
- Develop treatment plans for patients with epilepsy considering individual factors, co-morbidities, and special scenarios.
The estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Physician Accreditation Statement
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing medical education by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider #0008305. This activity is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Nursing Accreditation Statement
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890, for 1 contact hour.
Release Date: December 5, 2024
Expiration Date: December 5, 2025
FACULTY
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantNurse PractitionersSPECIALITIES
NeurologyEmergency MedicineInternal MedicinePediatricsFamily MedicinePsychiatryCritical Care MedicineNeurocritical CareGeriatricsEpilepsyTERMS & CONDITIONS
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Disclaimer Statement
The content, views, and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty/authors and do not necessarily reflect those of eMedEd, Inc. The faculty/authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that the FDA does not indicate in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.
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