Chapter 7. Epilepsy
- Vee P. Prasher1,
- Matthew P. Janicki2
Published Online: 25 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470776216.ch7
Copyright © 2002 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Additional Information
How to Cite
Brown, S. (2008) Epilepsy, in Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (eds V. P. Prasher and M. P. Janicki), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470776216.ch7
Editor Information
- 1
Monyhull Hospital, Kings Norton, Birmingham
- 2
University of Illinois at Chicago
Publication History
- Published Online: 25 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 20 SEP 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405102193
Online ISBN: 9780470776216
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- epilepsy;
- cortical neuronal discharge;
- tuberous sclerosis;
- epilepticus;
- epidemiology
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
What is Epilepsy?
Definitions and Classification
Types of Seizures and Syndromes Seen in People with Intellectual Disabilities
Status Epilepticus
Epidemiology
Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
Behavioral Consequences
The Special Issue of Down Syndrome
Management
When to Start Drug Treatment
Choice of Anti-Epileptic Drugs
General Principles of Using Anti-Epileptic Drugs in People with Intellectual Disabilities
Conclusion
References