🧠 SEIZURE PHASES

There are 4 phases of a seizure you need to know:

1️⃣ First Phase: Prodromal

→ Early signs indicating the onset of a seizure

→ Occurs hours to days before the seizure

→ S+S: Anxiety, mood changes, etc.

2️⃣ Second Phase: Aura

→ Warning sign occurring right before the seizure

→ Occurs seconds to minutes before the seizure

→ S+S: Deja vu, sensory changes, aphasia, etc.

3️⃣ Third Phase: Ictus

→ Actual seizure taking place

→ Lasts 1-3 minutes

→ >5 minutes = possible status epilepticus = MEDICAL EMERGENCY 🚨

4️⃣ Fourth Phase: Postictal

→ Recovery after the seizure

→ S+S: Fatigue, confusion, loss of consciousness

→ Can last hours to days

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