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Convulsive Status Epilepticus
• A continuous Tonic Clonic seizure or repeated Tonic Clonic seizures lasting more than 30 minutes
• This can be life threatening and requires medical attention.
Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Any seizure can develop into status
• Complex partial status relatively common in learning disability
• This condition can be difficult to diagnose, consciousness is often impaired but not lost completely
• Can continue for long periods
• Can adversely affect health in vulnerable people.
Seizures and Epilepsy – Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes they will know beforehand (aura)
Can be a full seizure or an absence (day dream like)
Clenched jaw, rigid body
Loss of bladder control is common
Jerking movements
Bluish skin colours.
