Epilepsy Update 2020
University of Padua in Padua, Italy
7 - 8 February 2020
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
- 1.2.1 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)
- 1.5.1 Recognize the spectrum of MRI sequences optimized for epilepsy (L2)
- 1.5.2 Decide on whom to do structural neuroimaging (L1)
- 1.6.1 Decide which patients should receive lab tests and which types of tests should be ordered (L1)
- 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)
- 2.2.1 Provide guidance on social issues including school integration, work, legal, and related aspects (L1)
- 2.2.3 Provide guidance regarding safety issues related to seizures (L1)
- 2.3.1 Communicate to patients and families as appropriate (L1)
- 2.3.2 Educate patients and family about the disease specifics (L2)
- 2.3.3 Educate caregivers about the clinical condition and its management (L2)
- 2.4.1 Advise patients in remission (L2)
- 2.4.2 Advise patients with uncontrolled seizures (L2)
- 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
- 2.6.1 Provide guidance regarding contraception (L2)
- 2.6.2 Provide guidance regarding pregnancy, including teratogenicity of the various antiepileptic drugs (L2)
- 2.9.1 Provide counseling specific to children with epilepsy and their parents, according to the epilepsy-types (L2)
- 3.1.1 Identify the spectrum of action for antiepileptic drugs (L1)
- 3.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (L1)
- 3.1.3 Demonstrate knowledge regarding the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
- 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
- 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)
- 4.3.2 Recommend functional neuroimaging as appropriate (L3)
- 4.3.3 Recommend and interpret results of neuropsychological testing (L3)
- 4.6.1 Demonstrate knowledge about the risks and benefits associated with drug management (L3)
- 4.7.1 Demonstrate the value and need for multidisciplinary teamwork (L3)
- 5.3.1 Appropriately manage all types of convulsive status epilepticus including EEG monitoring of treatment effect (L2)
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