Specific Health Issues: Vagus Nerve Stimulator -- SHNIC School Nurses Information

• Find out the type and make of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator, and have a copy of the Owners Manual. Find out the type of setting being used.
• Understand what type of seizures the student has experienced since placement.
• Does the student have an aura prior to seizure, if so can student communicate this?
• Student should have an identification card with him or her at all times.
• Magnet should be with student at all times, and seizure activity recorded at all times.
• Magnet Safety: Do not store by credit cards, TV, microwave, watches or other magnets.
• Make sure that an emergency plan is in place, as well as education of people using magnet.
• Identify whether or not student is taking medications for seizures.
• Be aware of any activity that might trigger seizures.
• Find out if there are any activity limitations.
• Have parameters of how often to use the magnet, as well as when to transfer to hospital.

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