Status epilepticus. Latest approaches in management.
Status epilepticus--convulsive or non-convulsive--is a major neurological emergency. Vital neurons are lost with every moment of delay. Every physician should approach status epilepticus in a manner analogous to cardiopulmonary arrest: a structured series of interventions following a defined protocol to produce better results than a haphazard approach. In both situations, speedy intervention is essential to prevent irreversible damage.
Steel
J G
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Department of Neurology, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville 27834.
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003422:Critical Care; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000187:drug effects*; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000927:Anticonvulsants