Epilepsy: first aid for seizures

United States, 1980

Film
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Dispels the myths that surround epilepsy and informs on the facts. Provides information on how to recognise the various forms of epilepsy - petit mal, grand mal, partial seizure and post-ictal state. The treatment required for these various stages of epilepsy is also noted. Narrated by Mark frost. Suitable for middle and upper secondary and tertiary levels.

Credits

co-producers/directors

Ernie Steck

Paul Eide

production company

University of Minnesota

Language

English

Duration

00:16:08:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

32231

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Epilepsy

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Epileptics - Care and treatment

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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