A PEMU was established in November 2000 as part of a large hospital in the midwestern United States. The unit was incorporated into the general pediatric area so that the children would be cared for ...

Nursing home residents who are prescribed a combination of tramadol, a pain medication, and antidepressants have a higher risk of seizures, according to an October study published in Neurology. The ...

It’s not always possible to prevent seizures. If you have epilepsy, take your prescribed anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) as directed by a doctor. If AEDs don’t work, a doctor may recommend an implanted ...

Epilepsy is a condition where there is unusual electrical activity in your brain, resulting in seizures. Sudden, involuntary movements like jerking or twitching in your arms or legs may be seizures.

Nursing care in the PEMU focuses on the needs of the patients and is based on current research. Because the PEMU is part of the general pediatric unit and the PEMU nurses also serve the pediatric ...