title: Status epilepticus controlled by althesin infusion.
abstract: Althesin will control status epilepticus when other agents fail. Its major advantage over other agents is its lack of accumulation because it is readily metabolized. Three patients are reported and relevant literature is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000530:Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D011277:Pregnanediones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D011277:Pregnanediones; D000530:Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture