Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards

Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards

From Heavy Lies the Helmet by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, & Dr. Amanda Humphries

April 24, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 1 · Episode 138

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss seizure management in emergencies with pharmacist Skyee Edwards, exploring advanced treatment options and common pitfalls.

Seizures demand fast decisions, but the best answers aren't always simple. In this episode, we sit down with Skyee Edwards, a pharmacist, to break down seizure cessation and prophylaxis in real-world emergencies. We go beyond traditional benzodiazepine-first thinking and explore how current evidence guides escalation to agents like levetiracetam, valproate, and fosphenytoin. Then we step into the evolving edge of care: where ketamine and lacosamide fits in refractory status epilepticus, and when propofol becomes a tool instead of a last resort. We also dig into common pitfalls such as delayed escalation, under-dosing, and not appreciating non-convulsive status. If you manage seizures in any high-acuity environment, this conversation will sharpen your approach from first contact through definitive control. Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE ! -------------------------------------------- X @ heavyhelmet Facebook @ heavyliesthehelmet Instagram @ heavyliesthehelmet Website heavyliesthehelmet.com Email contact@heavyliesthehelmet.com Disclaimer: Heavy Lies the Helmet's content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always follow local…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, Dr. Amanda Humphries

Guest: Skyee Edwards

Topics covered

  • seizure management
  • emergency medicine
  • pharmacology
  • evidence-based practice
  • high-acuity care

Keywords

  • seizures
  • benzodiazepines
  • emergency care
  • status epilepticus
  • medication escalation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heavy Lies the Helmet

Products: levetiracetam, valproate, fosphenytoin, ketamine, lacosamide, propofol

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