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    Pediatric Seizures

    Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children


    June 2012
    References
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    Online Resources
    American Epilepsy Society
    http://www.acep.org/content.aspx?id=26276
    American Academy of Neurology Patient Education Materials
    http://www.aan.com/go/practice/patient
    CDC: Epilepsy
    http://www.cdc.gov/Epilepsy/
    Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)
    http://www.cureepilepsy.org/resources/
    Epilepsy Foundation: Epilepsy and Seizure Response for Law Enforcement and EMS
    (free online training)
    http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/livingwithepilepsy/firstresponders/index.cfm
    Epilepsy Therapy Project
    http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy_therapy_project

    Video Resources
    Understanding Epilepsy
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNQlq004FkE
    Types of Seizures
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDccChHrgRA&feature=channel
    Understanding Partial Seizures
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=e10FSjHvV74&feature=channel
    Understanding Generalized Seizures
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Jv0SZRwwk&feature=channel
    What Causes Epilepsy?
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NcqQkKjqTI&feature=fvw
    Diagnosing Epilepsy
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX7L11rhRTw&feature=channel
    Seizure Imitators Overview
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4xJSGpJioI&feature=relmfu

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