Join leading experts Dr. Marshall, Dr. Elakkary, and Dr. Blanco in the webinar "Epilepsy Treatment Updates: Clinical Advances and Future Directions," moderated by Prof. Ricardo Rego. This session delves into the latest research on focal epilepsies, the most common seizures in adults, by exploring two groundbreaking papers. Gain insights into cutting-edge treatments, including novel pharmacological approaches, surgical interventions, and emerging technologies. The webinar offers a comprehensive look at current clinical advances and future prospects in epilepsy care, making it essential for healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the field.
Efficiency and safety of high-dose undiluted intravenous push levetiracetam loading doses compared to intravenous infusion in seizing patients - A retrospective cohort study
2:15 -Â Delivering high dosages of levetiracetam quickly in an acute setting to shorten treatment time.
6:29 -Â Using IV push method for administering levetiracetam to reduce time to administration compared to IV piggyback infusion.
13:38 -Â Evaluating the impact of rapid IV push levetiracetam on ICU admission rates in patients with status epilepticus.
13:56 -Â Conducting further prospective studies to evaluate clinical differences between IV push and IV piggyback routes for levetiracetam administration.
Discussion
2:47 -Â Revising local status protocols to include push administration of anti-seizure medications.
3:13 -Â Using push administration for anti-seizure medications like Levetiracetam to reduce time to ICU admission and intubation.
6:59 -Â Ensuring proper dosage protocols are followed in emergency settings, especially when a neurologist is not present.
11:58 -Â Conducting prospective studies to validate the safety and efficacy of push administration for anti-seizure medications.
A Multi-Center Comparison of Surgical Techniques for Corpus Callosotomy in Pediatric Drug-resistant Epilepsy
2:55 -Â Comparing the efficacy of open craniotomy, mini craniotomy or endoscopic approach, and laser interstitial thermal therapy for corpus callosotomy in pediatric patients.
3:16 -Â Evaluating seizure control outcomes and assessing complications and post-superiority function among different surgical techniques.
8:03 -Â Assessing the impact of partial versus complete corpus callosotomy on seizure reduction, noting that complete callosotomies have a higher rate of seizure freedom.
8:52 -Â Investigating the duration of procedures, highlighting that laser interstitial thermal ablation takes significantly longer than both open and mini craniotomies.
9:18 -Â Analyzing the operative blood loss associated with different surgical techniques, noting that open craniotomy shows higher blood loss compared to laser interstitial thermal therapy.
Discussion
1:19 -Â Proceeding to a colosotomy earlier to improve neuropsychological outcomes in young children.
2:15 -Â Evaluating the differences in surgical procedures and their availability across different countries.
3:32 -Â Assessing the establishment and availability of laser interstitial therapy (LIT) in different countries.
11:12 -Â Considering the experience of the neurosurgeon as a critical factor in choosing a surgical technique.