Pediatric State of the Art Symposium | Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep: Sleeping with the Enemy

Saturday, December 4, 2021
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OVERVIEW:

This session investigates electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) and explores the potential for early diagnosis of at-risk patients to improve outcomes.

Interictal epileptiform activity on EEG is a hallmark finding in patients with epilepsy. When this activity becomes excessive during sleep, it is called electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) and can be associated with neurocognitive regression.  This session examines crucial steps of early recognition in patients at risk and initiation of appropriate treatment for improving outcomes. 

Learning Objectives:

Following participation in this activity, participants will be able to:  

  • Define electrical status epilepticus in sleep and its related disorders 
  • Discuss the differences between frequent spiking during sleep that is associated with an epileptic encephalopathy and that which is not 
  • Recognize how frequent spiking during sleep may impact cognition 
  • Evaluate the differences, risks and benefits of available treatment options in the care of patients with electrical status epilepticus in sleep and its related disorders 

Program:

Co-chairs:  Kevin Chapman, MD, FAES and Sarah Kelley, MD 

Introduction | Kevin Chapman, MD, FAES 

Diagnosis of Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep (ESES): Clear as Mud | Dalila Lewis, MD 

Mouse Models of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy | Lori Isom, PhD, FAES 

Neuroimaging in ESES | Fiona Baumer, MD 

Medical Treatment of ESES | Floor Jansen, MD, PhD 

Novel Therapies for ESES | Ann Hyslop Segeren, MD 

Neuropsychological Evaluation of ESES | Cynthia Salorio, PhD 

Debate: To Treat or Not to Treat? | Sarah Kelley, MD and Kevin Chapman, MD, FAES 

Debate: What is First Line Therapy in ESES? | James Riviello, MD and Floor Jansen, MD, PhD 

Panel Discussion | All Faculty 

Education Credit:

2.5 Nursing Contact Hours 

2.5 Pharmacy Contact Hours 

2.5 CME

Activity Type
Symposium
Credit
CME
CE
Format
In person
Live streamed
On-demand
Career Stage
Early Career (typically 0-5 years from completion of training)
Mid-Career (typically 6-15 years from completion of training)
Senior (typically >15 years from completion of training)
Audience
Clinicians
Scientists/Researchers
Advanced Practice Providers
Fellows/Trainees
Pharmacists
Behavioral Health Providers
Nurses
Demographic
Clinical
First-time Attendees
Research
Young Professionals