Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: mechanisms, risk factors and the role of the nurse

Brennan, Deborah L. and Powell, Andrew D. (2019) Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: mechanisms, risk factors and the role of the nurse. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 15 (2). pp. 64-72. ISSN 1747-0307

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Abstract

Epilepsy is a disease which can have significant effects upon a person’s
life. A subject discussed less frequently is sudden unexpected death in
epilepsy (SUDEP). This article summarises the main risk factors for its occurrence; notably, seizure types, medications management and sleeping position. It discusses potential pathophysiological mechanisms, including the emerging research on laryngospasm and the role that genetics may play in increasing risk. Finally, it identifies several nursing responsibilities
within the structure of a SUDEP checklist that has been shown to
improve patient outcomes. It discusses how these responsibilities are
underpinned by patient education and the need for all nurses to develop
their own knowledge of epilepsy and SUDEP to facilitate this.

Item Type:	Article
Dates:	Date Event April 2019 Published 20 February 2019 Accepted
Subjects:	CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-05 - medical sciences > CAH02-05-04 - anatomy, physiology and pathology CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-02 - pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy > CAH02-02-01 - pharmacology CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific) CAH03 - biological and sport sciences > CAH03-01 - biosciences > CAH03-01-02 - biology (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Health and Care Professions Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Nursing and Midwifery
Depositing User:	Andy Powell
Date Deposited:	15 May 2019 08:49
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2022 11:31
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/7462