• Define the burden of cluster seizures (repetitive seizures) and prolonged seizures

• Recognize when an urgent clinical situation in epilepsy qualifies as cluster seizures (repetitive seizures) or seizure exacerbation

• Apply knowledge regarding pharmacokinetics of antiseizure medications when given through different routes of administration

• Review with patients and caregivers on the proper use of home rescue medications to enhance effectiveness and minimize side effects.

coming soon…

• Understand what epileptologists mean when they mention the term epilepsy surgery

• Describe what kind of patients are candidates for epilepsy surgery

• Discuss why we consider using epilepsy surgery in addition to anti-seizure medications

• Describe the elements of the pre-surgical evaluation that will determine if surgery may be appropriate (and what kind of approach might be utilized)

• Discuss the basic concepts of ketogenic diet therapy

• Review the clinical evidence supporting the use of ketogenic diet therapy in managing epilepsy in adults

• Understand benefits and potentials risks of ketogenic diet therapy

• Pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy comorbidities and prognosis 

• New treatments for refractory epilepsy management 

• Pre-surgical workup in the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit 

• Surgical interventions and outcomes in pediatric epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin Ambassador Panel

Audience will hear first-hand experience from individuals and parents/caregivers. This is a Q&A panel.

Open forum for questions from audience