Seizure: sudden abnormal brain cell activity. Seizures reoccurring over a span of years is called epilepsy. 3/4ths of people with epilepsy have their first seizures before age 20. Four types…
Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident -CVA) and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Stroke (CVA) results from interruption of circulation to the brain causing ischemia and damage to brain tissue. Neurological symptoms persist longer…
Central Nervous System (CNS): brain and spinal cord, involved in the serious neurological problems. Affects: Cognitive Systems: responsible for alertness, awareness, normal wakeful state Cerebral Homeostasis: balance, maintaining brain perfusion…
Bites and Stings: Bees, wasps, spiders, ants, scorpions, snakes, jelly fish Management: usually unless anaphylaxis is present, no medications are warranted Snakebites: Of most concern are Coral snakes and Pit…
Tricyclic Antidepressants: common are amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomapramin (Anafranil), doxepin (Sinequan, Adepin), imipramine (Tofranil) and nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor). Block the reuptake of norepinephrine and seratonin in the brain. Some…