Eileen P G Vining, Sarah C Doerrer, Christa W Habela, Adam L Hartman, Sarah A Kelley, Eric H Kossoff, Cynthia F Salorio, Samata Singhi, Carl E Stafstrom
No child's life should be defined by seizures. For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, patients, and health care providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide comprehensive, science-based information, and practical answers to the most common questions about these conditions.
In this new edition, completely revised and updated, a team of experts from one of the leading medical centres in the world offers guidance on:
This new edition also features dedicated chapters on diet, complementary and alternative medicine, and rescue medicines. Seizures and Epilepsy in Children is the go-to resource for caregivers and families with children who have epilepsy and seizures.
Introduction
Part I. Why Do Seizures and Epilepsy Occur?
Part II. Diagnosing Seizures and Epilepsy
Part III. Treatment
10. Using Medicines
11. Rescue Medicine and Treatment of Status Epilepticus
12. Ketogenic Diet Therapy
13. Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Epilepsy
14. Surgery and Devices
Part IV. Practical Issues of Living with Epilepsy
15. Routine Medical Care and Epilepsy
16. Comorbidities: Other Problems that Can Co-occur with Epilepsy
17. From Infancy to College: Navigating the Educational System
18. Playing, Sports Participation, and Other Activities
19. Driving and Epilepsy
20. Devices, Apps, and Websites
21. Insurance and Other Financial Issues
22. The Future: Epilepsy Care, Marriage, Pregnancy, and Children
Part V. Emotional and Psychological Issues
23. Initial Strategies and Overview
24. Psychological Strategies: Coping, Resilience, and Counseling
25. Coping with Substantial Disability
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
"This remarkable book has been empowering parents with vital information, and the new edition promises to do the same. It is committed to making parents active partners in their children's care and will be a vital resource for families everywhere."
- Eric R. Hargis, President/CEO, Epilepsy Foundation
"I have been involved with the epilepsy cause for twenty-three years and I can only say that I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."
- James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation
"Combines a detailed description of the medical nature and treatment of epilepsy in children with an extensive discussion of the psychological aspects as well... Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."
- National Spokesman
"The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures. The authors achieve two important objectives: providing up-to-date information and conveying a sense of optimism and hope."
- Humane Medicine
"A helpful book... Discusses most concerns that parents of children with epilepsy have."
- Washington Post