title: Status epilepticus.
abstract: Status epilepticus is a serious medical emergency requiring immediate and rational therapy. Rapid initial management is directed at stabilization of vital functions and a quick but thorough assessment of clinical and laboratory studies to determine etiologies. Initial drug management is directed at the rapid control of status with prevention of recurrence by sustaining a therapeutic level of a long acting anticonvulsant. Few patients should remain in status more than 30 minutes after initiation of therapy.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002648:Child; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010242:Paraldehyde / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin; D003975:Diazepam; D010242:Paraldehyde; D010634:Phenobarbital