Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that can have effects that reach far into the lives of the person/people with epilepsy (PWE). Since 1988, epilepsy specialist nurses have been involved in managing and supporting PWE. However, despite this long association, it was not until 2012 and the first publication of […]
Buccal midazolam is widely used to manage prolonged seizures. Administration should only be undertaken by people who have received both epilepsy awareness and buccal midazolam training. It is recommended that there are two-yearly updates on this training. The administration of buccal midazolam must be delivered in accordance with the individual’s […]
COMPETENCY CHECKLIST FOR THE SAFE ADMINISTRATION OF OROMUCOSAL (BUCCAL) MIDAZOLAM ESNA would like to introduce the oromucosal midazolam competency checklist. It is a helpful tool to guide reviewers and their caregivers through the process of understanding a person’s seizures, their emergency protocol, and the importance of safe and practical administration […]
Members of ESNA have been working hard to review and update the Nurse Competencies for providing specialist care to Adults with Epilepsy, People with Learning Disability and Epilepsy and Children with Epilepsy. The Competency documents have been completed and submitted to the RCN for accreditation. We will have copies of […]
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