<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Seizures demand fast decisions, but the best answers aren't always simple. In this episode, we sit down with Skyee Edwards, a pharmacist, to break down seizure cessation and prophylaxis in real-world emergencies.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We go beyond traditional benzodiazepine-first thinking and explore how current evidence guides escalation to agents like levetiracetam, valproate, and fosphenytoin. Then we step into the evolving edge of care: where ketamine and lacosamide fits in refractory status epilepticus, and when propofol becomes a tool instead of a last resort. We also dig into common pitfalls such as delayed escalation, under-dosing, and not appreciating non-convulsive status.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you manage seizures in any high-acuity environment, this conversation will sharpen your approach from first contact through definitive control.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt;Get CE hours for our podcast episodes &lt;a href= "https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/lz"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;X @&lt;a class="g-link-user" title="heavy helmet" href= "https://twitter.com/heavyhelmet"&gt;heavyhelmet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Facebook @&lt;a class="g-link-user" href= "https://facebook.com/heavyliesthehelmet"&gt;heavyliesthehelmet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram @&lt;a href= "http://instagram.com/heavyliesthehelmet"&gt;heavyliesthehelmet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Website &lt;a href= "http://heavyliesthehelmet.com/"&gt;heavyliesthehelmet.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email &lt;a href= "mailto:contact@heavyliesthehelmet.com"&gt;contact@heavyliesthehelmet.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer: Heavy Lies the Helmet's content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always follow local guidelines and consult qualified professionals before applying any information. The hosts and guests are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes. Views expressed are their own and do not reflect their employers or affiliates.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;-------------------------------------------- &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Crystals VIP by From The Dust | &lt;a href= "https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic"&gt;https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Heavy Lies the Helmet

Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, & Dr. Amanda Humphries

Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards

APR 24, 202660 MIN
Heavy Lies the Helmet

Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards

APR 24, 202660 MIN

Description

Seizures demand fast decisions, but the best answers aren't always simple. In this episode, we sit down with Skyee Edwards, a pharmacist, to break down seizure cessation and prophylaxis in real-world emergencies. We go beyond traditional benzodiazepine-first thinking and explore how current evidence guides escalation to agents like levetiracetam, valproate, and fosphenytoin. Then we step into the evolving edge of care: where ketamine and lacosamide fits in refractory status epilepticus, and when propofol becomes a tool instead of a last resort. We also dig into common pitfalls such as delayed escalation, under-dosing, and not appreciating non-convulsive status. If you manage seizures in any high-acuity environment, this conversation will sharpen your approach from first contact through definitive control. Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE! -------------------------------------------- X @heavyhelmet Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet Instagram @heavyliesthehelmet Website heavyliesthehelmet.com Email [email protected] Disclaimer: Heavy Lies the Helmet's content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always follow local guidelines and consult qualified professionals before applying any information. The hosts and guests are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes. Views expressed are their own and do not reflect their employers or affiliates. -------------------------------------------- Crystals VIP by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com