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Hospital statistics for Anencephaly:
These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Anencephaly:
- 0.0002% (24) of hospital consultant episodes were for anencephaly and similar malformatins in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 100% of hospital consultant episodes for anencephaly and similar malformatins required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 29% of hospital consultant episodes for anencephaly and similar malformatins were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 71% of hospital consultant episodes for anencephaly and similar malformatins were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 8% of hospital consultant episodes for anencephaly and similar malformatins required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Discussion of treatments for Anencephaly:
There is no cure or standard treatment for anencephaly.
Treatment is supportive.
(Source: excerpt from
NINDS Anencephaly Information Page: NINDS)
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Seizures, absence:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Explain the purpose of any diagnostic tests, such as computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and EEGs. Teach the patient and his family about these seizures and how to recognize their onset, pattern, and duration. Include the child’s teacher and school nurse in the teaching process, if possible. If the seizures are being controlled with drug therapy, emphasize the importance of strict compliance.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Seizures, absence:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Administer an anticonvulsant, as ordered.
▪ Assess neurologic status, noting episodes of possible absence seizures.
Patient teaching
▪ Teach the patient and family about the condition and its treatments.
▪ Explain signs and symptoms that require immediate attention.
▪ Emphasize the importance of follow-up medical care.
▪ Discuss the need to wear medical identification.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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