Description:

Connected Care webinar series delivers education on foundational knowledge on specific medical technology.  Each webinar aims to provide an overview of up-to-date nursing practices related to the care of the technology.  These webinars will complement our competency-based education workshops offered at SickKids throughout the year.

Mode:

Webinars are delivered through a videoconferencing platform called Zoom.  This requires access to internet, a computer, tablet or smartphone (with a camera, microphone and speaker). Please make sure to download Zoom on your device prior to the webinar.

Target audience:

Nurses who have previously taken a Connected Care module and require a refresher to support caring for a child with technology or nurses who have previous experience caring for a child and require an update on best practices

Objectives of This Webinar:

1. Provide a general overview of epilepsy

2. Discuss the different types of seizures

3. Discuss basic seizure identification

4. Review management of seizures and administration of rescue medication

5. Review use of the VNS device

6. Review when to seek emergency medical attention