Seizure Management Overview

Our upcoming CE is presented by, Suzanne Rosen, VMD, DACVIM (Neurology), Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm.

This continuing education (CE) session will focus on the comprehensive management of seizures in veterinary patients, covering both emergency and long-term strategies. Participants will gain insights into the critical decision-making process for determining when to treat seizures and how to approach both emergency and maintenance management.

Learning Objectives:

Emergency Seizure Management: the session will discuss the indications for treatment in an acute setting, including:

• Identifying when emergency intervention is necessary
• Step-by-step guidelines for stabilizing patients experiencing status epilepticus (ongoing seizures) or cluster seizures (multiple seizures in a short time)
• Appropriate medications for immediate seizure control, such as benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, midazolam), and other emergency drugs like phenobarbital or levetiracetam

Long-Term Seizure Management: the session will also discuss long-term management of seizures including:

• The four main maintenance anti-seizure medications used in long-term management of seizures (phenobarbital, potassium bromide (KBr), levetiracetam (Keppra) and zonisamide)
• These medications will be reviewed in detail, highlighting both their benefits and drawbacks
• The use of clorazepate and intranasal midazolam at home

By the end of the session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of when and how to treat seizures, the pros and cons of different anti-seizure medications, and how to tailor treatment plans based on individual patient needs.

LOCATION
Maggiano’s Little Italy
160 N Gulph Rd Suite 205
King of Prussia, PA 19406

REGISTRATION
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 27, 2024

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

If you have questions, please contact our Referral Relationship Manager, Jill Graff at (610) 647-2950 ext 134 or email jill.graff@vrcmalvern.com.