Prolonged Seizure Activity,in the Form of Either a Single Seizure

question 40

Short Answer

Prolonged seizure activity,in the form of either a single seizure lasting 30 minutes or recurrent seizures lasting more than 30 minutes,with no return to a normal level of consciousness is known as _________________.

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Definitions:

Hydrocephalus

A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cavities of the brain, potentially causing increased pressure and swelling.

Craniostenosis

A condition characterized by the premature fusion of one or more sutures of an infant's skull, affecting skull and brain growth.

Myelomeningocele

A type of spina bifida where there is a hernia of the spinal cord and its meninges through a defect in the vertebral column.

Spinal Column

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, encasing the spinal cord and providing structural support to the body.