(4) Independent practitioner means a physician or other practitioner who performs services that are covered by the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule for Physicians, incorporated by reference in 803 KAR 25:089, on a contract basis and who is not a regular employee of the hospital.
Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy, in which a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis. The paralysis may be partial or complete but usually occurs on just one side of the body. The paralysis can last from half an hour to 36 hours, with an average of 15 hours, at which point it resolves completely. Todd's paralysis may also affect speech and vision. Scientists don't know what causes Todd's paralysis.
During this time period, the individual may be drowsy, less responsive than normal, or confused. Todd's paralysis is thought to occur due to depressed activity in the area of the brain that underwent the seizure. The symptoms of Todd's paralysis depend on the area of the brain where the seizure took place.