| Antiepileptic drugs for children: carbamazepine and valproic acid derivatives. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1831474 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To any parent, a seizure is a frightening event and a diagnosis of epilepsy evokes alarm, misunderstanding and a sense of helplessness. The nurse plays a major role not only in acute seizure management but also in providing long-term support, teaching and counseling. As with any child who has seizures, regardless of the type of medication, close monitoring of drug levels and response is important if seizures are to be controlled and toxicity avoided. An understanding and positive approach to the family is needed in managing this chronic disorder. Through proper management, the nurse promotes parental acceptance and security and enhances the child's self image and independence. |
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Authors:
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M Kiker |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Volume: 23 ISSN: 0888-0395 ISO Abbreviation: J Neurosci Nurs Publication Date: 1991 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-09-26 Completed Date: 1991-09-26 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8603596 Medline TA: J Neurosci Nurs Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 130-2 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205-7199. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Carbamazepine
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adverse effects,
therapeutic use* Child Electroencephalography / drug effects Epilepsy / drug therapy*, nursing Humans Valproic Acid / adverse effects, analogs & derivatives*, therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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298-46-4/Carbamazepine; 99-66-1/Valproic Acid |
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