Emergency medication and treatment
Find out about medicine given in an emergency to relieve symptoms quickly and when this might be needed.
Professor Rima Nabbout from Paris-Descartes University, Paris, is a leading expert in Dravet Syndrome. In this series of short videos she describes what an emergency protocol is, why its so important for children and adults with Dravet Syndrome and what information should be included in it.
What is an emergency protocol?
Play the video below for a definition of an emergency protocol.
Why is an emergency protocol needed for children/adults with Dravet Syndrome?
Play the video below for insights as to why an emergency protocol is so important.
What information needs to be on an emergency protocol?
Play the video below for a summary of the essential information that should be included on an emergency protocol.
Medication
Discover what medications are used to treat Dravet Syndrome and those that should be avoided.