NeuroBytes: Prescription of Rescue Medications for Seizures in Adults
Course Description
Until recently, rescue medications for seizure emergencies in epilepsy patients were limited to rectal and oral formulations and awareness of their use was limited. However, new intranasal formulations of benzodiazepines, as well as increasing recognition of seizure clusters, has changed our practice. Seizure clusters are known to be a driver of patient morbidity and patient dissatisfaction. In this video, we will discuss the currently available rescue medications and their use in clinical practice in order to help all neurologists feel comfortable integrating their use into the care of all patients with epilepsy.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program the learner will be able to:
- Understand the importance of rescue medications in the care of epilepsy patients.
- Consider which patients qualify for rescue medications and what is available to prescribe
Date of Release
February 2, 2024
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Faculty & Disclosures
PHILIP LAQUER, MD
Epilepsy/CNP Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Laquer has nothing to disclose.
Editor
Reviewer
Voiceover Artist
Epilepsy/CNP Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Laquer has nothing to disclose.
Editor
CHRISTOPHER TRANER, MD, MHS
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Epilepsy Division
Assistant Fellowship Director, Clinical Neurophysiology/Epilepsy
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Traner has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Ceribell. Dr. Traner has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for National Resident Matching Program.
Reviewer
JEREMY MOELLER, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology
Yale University
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Moeller has nothing to disclose.
Voiceover Artist
ALLISON WEATHERS, MD, FAAN
Associate Chief of Medical Information Officer
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
*Dr. Weathers has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Weathers has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a CME question writer and presenter with American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Chair, Neurology Adult Steering Board with Epic that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Co-Chair, Neurology Leadership Council with Cerner that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Member of the Meeting Management Committee and Member of the Registry Subcommittee with American Academy of Neurology that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
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Xiaoyu Sun, Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
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Robert Rook, Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Rook has nothing to disclose.