Neurophysiology (CSCN) Day AM: Morbidity and Mortality in Epilepsy

Thursday, May 23, 2024

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Location:MM: Manitoba

CE: 2.5

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Child Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Neuroradiologist, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Basic (Resident, New Information), Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Case studies, Discussion group/peer exchange/user groups, Forum/panels, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Professional

Co-Chair(s)

RW

Robyn Whitney
MJ

Michelle-Lee Jones

Speaker(s)

This course provides a comprehensive and interactive review of the fascinating field of modern seizure detection devices, the core elements of mortality and morbidity in patients with epilepsy, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) safety. It will explore not only the availability of wearable devices, but also the clinical evidence and expert international recommendations for the use of automatic seizure detection using wearable devices. Speakers will also focus on the related and crucial topic of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), particularly from the standpoint of known predisposing factors and viable biomarkers for this catastrophic complication of epilepsy. The audience will gain insights into the other important causes of mortality in patients with epilepsy and the burden of morbidity related to this condition. Engaging discourse pertaining to the principles and practice patterns for safety in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is also featured.

Learning Objectives:

Identify existing wearable devices that provide automatic seizure detection, and explain the evidence for their use in various clinical settings.
Recognize the risk factors and predictive biomarkers for SUDEP, and the associated practical implications.
Describe the causes and consequences of non-SUDEP mortality and morbidity in patients with epilepsy.
Demonstrate operational knowledge of safety fundamentals and practices in the EMU.

Presentations:

8:00 AM – 8:05 AM EST

Speaker Introductions
Speaker: Michelle-Lee Jones
Speaker: Robyn Whitney
8:05 AM – 8:35 AM EST

Hunting for Seizures: Wearable devices for automated seizure detection in Epilepsy
Speaker: Sándor Beniczky, MD PhD
8:35 AM – 9:05 AM EST

Conquering SUDEP: The Search for Risk Factors and Biomarkers
Speaker: Elizabeth Donner
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM EST

Coming Full Circle: Non-SUDEP Death in Epilepsy
Speaker: Mark Keezer
9:35 AM – 10:05 AM EST

Avoiding Injury and Death during Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring
Speaker: Dang Nguyen
10:05 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Question-Answer portion/ Wrap up & Specific Course Evaluation
Speaker: Michelle-Lee Jones
Speaker: Robyn Whitney
Speaker: Sándor Beniczky, MD PhD
Speaker: Elizabeth Donner
Speaker: Mark Keezer
Speaker: Dang Nguyen