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New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus and Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome: Recent Advances and Future Directions

Sunday, June 26, 2022
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Location:Av. Viger

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Child Neurologist, Resident, Fellow

Learning Level:

Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Case studies, Discussion group/peer exchange/user groups, Forum/panels, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Professional

Description:

New onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) and febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) are uncommon, but challenging diseases familiar to epileptologists, neurointensivists, and neurologists. They affect previously healthy individuals and leads to considerable morbidity and mortality. NORSE and FIRES have become increasingly recognized in the last 10 years, which has resulted in recent advances in the approaches to clinical management and research. In this clinical workshop, the presenters will review recent advances in NORSE/FIRES and facilitate discussion focused on future research directions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe common EEG patterns in adult and pediatric patients with NORSE/FIRES
  • Discuss the implications of EEG findings on the therapeutic management of patients with NORS/FIRES
  • Describe the most recent advances in NORSE/FIRES research highlighting the gaps and future directions
  • Discuss care coordination, communication the incorporation of a palliative approach to care in NORSE/FIRES

Presentations:

  • 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM EST
    Welcome and Introductions
  • 8:40 AM – 9:10 AM EST
    An approach to continuous EEG monitoring and treatment implications in adult patients with NORSE/FIRES or RSE

    Speaker: Derek Debicki

  • 9:10 AM – 9:40 AM EST
    Children with RSE and NORSE/FIRES: EEG Findings & Treatment implications

    Speaker: Saptharishi Lalgudi Ganesan

  • 9:40 AM – 10:10 AM EST
    Prognosis, communication and incorporating a palliative approach to care in NORSE/FIRES

    Speaker: Teneille E. Gofton

  • 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM EST
    Recent advances and future directions in NORSE/FIRES research

    Speaker: Teneille E. Gofton

  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST
    Interactive Panel Discussion/Audience Questions and Answers