Management of status epilepticus

Abstract Status epilepticus is the second most common neurological emergency after stroke and carries considerable mortality and morbidity. Successful treatment of SE requires rapid treatment if complications are to be avoided. Current guidelines suggest a protocol driven management consisting of th...

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Published in:	Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 159 - 160
Main Authors:	Bhattacharjee, Abhik, Hirsch, Nicholas
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-04-2015
Subjects:	Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Anti-epileptic medication EEG monitoring epilepsy refractory status epilepticus status epilepticus epilepsy status epilepticus Anti-epileptic medication refractory status epilepticus EEG monitoring
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Summary:	Abstract Status epilepticus is the second most common neurological emergency after stroke and carries considerable mortality and morbidity. Successful treatment of SE requires rapid treatment if complications are to be avoided. Current guidelines suggest a protocol driven management consisting of three consecutive interventions – administration of benzodiazepines followed by longer-acting anti-epileptic agents and finally, if seizures persist, the administration of general anaesthetic agents.
ISSN:	1472-0299 1878-7584
DOI:	10.1016/j.mpaic.2015.01.013