15. Types of generalized seizures tonic-clonic, my-
oclonic, atonic
16. -losing conciousness tonic-clonic seizure
-stiffening of the body
-jerking of extremities
17. Symptoms of a grand mal seizure cyanosis, salivation,
tongue biting, urine in-
continence
18. do people have memory of their tonic clonic no
seizures?
19. -brief rapid excessive rhythmic jerking myoclonic seizure
-unconcious
-common post code
-can be CLUSTERED
20. -not consistent time wise clustered myoclonic
-sporadic = not returning back to baseline during seizure
breaks
-unconscious during
-result of head injury or anoxic brain injury
-bad sign *
21. -loss of muscle tone atonic seizure
-drop attacks
-no warning
-protective helmet needed
-NO POSTICTAL phase
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