4th International Video-EEG in Paediatric Epilepsies from Seizures to Syndromes

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ILAE Curriculum Learning Objectives addressed by this course

• 1.1.1 Describe the major etiologies for epilepsy (i.e. structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune, and neurodegenerative) (L1)
• 1.1.2 Describe the common structural etiologies
• 1.1.3 Describe the common genetic causes of epilepsy
• 1.1.4 Describe the common infectious causes of epilepsy, including geographical impacts (e.g. bacterial, fungal, viral, parasites) (L2)
• 1.1.5 Describe the common metabolic causes of epilepsy
• 1.1.6 Describe the common immune causes of epilepsy
• 1.2.1 Decide on which patients to do genetic testing (L2)
• 1.2.2 Decide what type of genetic testing to conduct (L3)
• 1.2.3 Interpret and apply the results of genetic testing accurately in the clinical context (L3)
• 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
• 1.3.2 Extract semiology information from patient history
• 1.3.3 Extract semiology information from video recordings
• 1.3.4 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms allowing hypotheses on the localization of focal seizures
• 1.3.5 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms suggesting focal vs. generalized onset
• 1.3.6 Classify seizures according to the ILAE classification
• 1.4.1 Determine whom should receive EEGs, be familiar with sensitivity and specificity, and how to interpret the report in the clinical context (L1)
• 1.4.10 Recognize and describe ictal patterns (L2)
• 1.4.2 Demonstrate knowledge on how to conduct EEG recordings, including technical requirements (e.g. mounting electrodes, use filters, amplifiers, electrode arrays, etc.) (L2)
• 1.4.3 Demonstrate knowledge of montages - advantages and disadvantages (L2)
• 1.4.4 Interpret topographic (voltage) maps (L2)
• 1.4.6 Recognize the different types of EEG recordings and methodologies
• 1.4.7 Recognize and describe background activity and sleep patterns in all age groups (L2)
• 1.4.9 Recognize and describe interictal abnormalities (L2)
• 1.5.2 Decide on whom to do structural neuroimaging (L1)
• 1.5.3 Decide when to conduct neuroimaging and repeat as needed (L2)
• 1.5.4 Decide when to conduct specialized neuroimaging and which type
• 1.7.1 Accurately distinguish acute symptomatic seizures from epilepsy (L1)
• 1.7.2 Correctly distinguish between focal and generalized epilepsies and recognize epileptic encephalopathies (L1)
• 1.7.3 Correctly diagnose and classify focal epilepsies (L2)
• 1.7.4 Correctly diagnose and classify generalized epilepsies (L1)
• 1.7.5 Correctly diagnose and classify combined focal and generalized epilepsies including epileptic encephalopathy (L2)
• 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
• 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
• 3.2.2 Recommend appropriate therapy according to epilepsy syndrome (L2)
• 3.3.2 Define treatment strategies considering issues specific to neonates and very young children (L3)
• 3.3.5 Define treatment strategies considering genetic markers (L3)
• 3.3.7 Define treatment strategies for immune mediated causes of epilepsy and seizures (L2)
• 3.5.1 Identify patients who are drug resistant according to the current ILAE definition (L1)
• 3.7.1 Demonstrate knowledge of indications, limitations, and risks for vagal nerve stimulation and other neuromodulation techniques (L3)
• 4.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of indications for pre-surgical evaluation (L1)
• 4.2.1 Describe the importance of early surgical intervention regarding neuro-developmental, cognitive, behavioral and social integration aspects (L2)
• 5.2.1 Appropriately diagnose all types of convulsive status epilepticus (L1)
• 5.2.2 Appropriately diagnose all types of nonconvulsive status epilepticus including EEG interpretations