Tonic-Clonic Seizure Case Studies

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Jackson was a five year old Caucasian male that arrived to the emergency department 3 minutes after experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. During the first experience, I felt like I did not do enough nursing interventions. I identified the patient/family and received legal consent. I performed an assessment and documented vitals. During the seizure I placed the patient on his side and he was placed on a nonrebreather mask. After the seizure ceased I looked for normal breathing, phoned the provider, and performed a neuro check. I felt like there would be more steps for some reason but I realized his room was prepared with seizure precautions.

During the complex stimulation I felt a little more prepared but I missed a couple step. After

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