Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE)

Provider Education

TMS - Clinical Webinars

Adobe Connect - Clinical Webinars

- Status Epilepticus - Sally Mathias, MD. - May 6, 2020 - http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/pwu0x6txb7kl/
- First Time Seizure Comprehensive Approach to Evaluation and Management – Hyojin Suh, MD - October 3, 2019 -: First Time Seizure: Comprehensive Approach to Evaluation and Management
- Management of Antiepileptics and Their Side Effects – Hyojin Suh, PharmD - September 5, 2019 - http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/pc4r538est8x/
- Epilepsy Through the Lifespan – Denise Riley, ARNP - July 10, 2019 - http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/pn4a2os1hx06/
- Anti-Epilepsy Drug: Focus on Drug Interactions – June 5, 2019  – Sunita Dergalust -: http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/pn57takx5byy/
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy  - November 7, 2018 - Tung Tran, MD - : http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/pdgua4ifluj2/

Epilepsy Manual for Clinicians

Epilepsy Manual 2nd Edition 2018

Epilepsy Manual 1st Edition 2014

The VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE) have been charged with improving care for Veteran with seizures. Along those lines, providers from the ECoE have put together Epilepsy Manual 2nd Edition-2018 and  Epilepsy Manual 1st Edition-2014 for clinicians in VHA. The purpose of these manuals is not to suggest management guidelines for patients with seizures; instead it is provided to enhance the understanding of this complex condition and improve care for these Veterans. Should you have any comments or concerns, please contact us at "ECoE@va.gov". Providers can request a hard copy by emailing ECoE@va.gov.

AED Pocket Card - Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs)

 

A team of providers and pharmacists from the ECoEs have collaborated to put together an Antiepileptic Drug guidance table (pdf) based on current drugs available in the VA. The purpose of pocket card guidance is not to suggest management guidelines for patients and seizures; instead it is provided as a tool to assist practitioners in clinical decision-making and improve the quality of patient care. The clinician will be expected to use and interpret the final version of this guidance in the clinical context of the individual patient. These are general recommendations and suggestions, and should not supersede the clinical judgment of the treating provider.   Providers can request a hard copy by emailing ECoE@va.gov.

Continuing Education for Professionals (Video Series) 

The purpose of this video series is to provide VHA healthcare providers and patients a broader understanding of epilepsy and other seizure disorders to improve the health, well-being, and clinical care of Veterans and patients.

INTRODUCTION TO EPILEPSY: 
Introduction to Epilepsy and Traumatic Brain Injury: http://bcove.me/thzpe6l
Seizure Identification and Work Up: http://bcove.me/ff6znk24
The Basics of Epilepsy Treatment: http://bcove.me/r36cm7h8

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN EPILEPSY: 
Women & Epilepsy: http://bcove.me/5865f3eh
Epilepsy and Psychiatric Comorbidities: http://bcove.me/0gp8314b
Sleep & Epilepsy: http://bcove.me/u3wvazt1

MEDICATION AND EPILEPSY: 
Adverse Effects of Epilepsy Medications:http://bcove.me/5xwxpdbs
New Antiepileptic Drugs: http://bcove.me/xpbzearf
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus: http://bcove.me/c5uwlwpw

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPSY: 
Non-Epileptic Seizures: Evaluation and Management: http://bcove.me/sbqa07xp
Medical Refractory Epilepsy: http://bcove.me/iv2srdxq
Epileptogenic Lesions on Brain MRI: http://bcove.me/6qtvlyme

QUIET - Quality Indicators in Epilepsy Treatment

The Quality Indicators in Epilepsy Treatment Tool—QUIET—is designed to benchmark the quality of care for adults with epilepsy in primary care and general neurology clinics - click here to go to the QUIET page.    

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