Nanoparticle Treatments Show Promise for Status Epilepticus Care
Researchers studied new ways to treat status epilepticus (SE), a serious condition where seizures last too long and can cause severe harm.
Safety & First Aid
This hub covers seizure first aid: what to do during a seizure, when to use rescue meds, and when to call 911. Clear, research-informed guidance for home, school, sports, and sleep.
What you’ll find in this topic:
- Plain-language summaries of new epilepsy studies
- What the research means for real life
- Practical questions to ask your neurologist
- Related topics you can explore next
Safety & First Aid: What Families Usually Want to Know
- What to do during a convulsive seizure (step-by-step)
- When to use rescue medicine
- When to call 911 vs. monitor at home
- Safety planning for school, sports, bathing, and sleep
Seizure First Aid Basics in Plain English
- Time it: Start a timer.
- Protect the head: Move hazards, cushion head.
- Side position: Recovery position when possible.
- Nothing in the mouth: No food/drink, no objects.
- Stay with them: Until fully awake and safe.
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Safety & First Aid FAQ
Do you have a seizure first aid sheet that I can print out?
Yes, you can get it here! Stick it on the fridge, give it to the grandparents, and share it with teachers.
When should I call 911?
If a convulsive seizure lasts ~5 minutes, breathing is abnormal, injury occurs, it’s a first seizure, or recovery is not typical.
What’s a seizure action plan?
A written plan for caregivers/schools that includes seizure types, what to do, and when to use rescue meds.
Is swimming allowed?
Often yes with 1:1 close supervision, a plan, and risk discussion with your neurologist.
What about baths?
Showers are usually safer than baths. If using a bath, supervision matters.
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Combining Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Epilepsy Treatment
This study looked at how well a combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine works for people with refractory epilepsy (RE), which is a type of epilepsy that doesn’t respond well to standard treatments.
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PERampanel Shows High Success in Treating Epilepsy Alone
A study called the MonoPER study looked at how effective and tolerable the medication Perampanel (PER) is when used alone to treat adults with focal or idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
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Brivaracetam Treatment Shows Mild Side Effects in Asian Adults
This study looked at how often and when side effects occurred in adult Asian patients with focal-onset seizures while they were treated with brivaracetam (BRV).
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Epidyolex Safely Increases CBD Levels in Children with Epilepsy
This study looked at the blood levels of two substances, cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in children with epilepsy that does not respond to standard treatments.
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Metformin Does Not Reduce Seizures in Active Epilepsy Patients
This study looked at the effects of adding metformin, a medication commonly used for diabetes, to standard anti-seizure treatments in people with active epilepsy.
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Mycophenolate Mofetil Reduces Relapses in NMDA Encephalitis Patients
This study looked at the effects of a medication called mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) on patients with a serious condition known as anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (NMDARE).
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Lacosamide May Help Reduce Seizures in Children with Epilepsy
This study looked at how effective and safe the medication lacosamide (LCM) is for children and teenagers with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), which means their seizures do not respond well to standard treatments.
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Children’s Views on Long-Term Monitoring for Epilepsy
This study looked at how children aged 8 to 17 experience long-term video-electroencephalography monitoring (LTVEM), a procedure used to diagnose epilepsy when medications don’t work.
