title: Status epilepticus.
abstract: Status epilepticus is a medical emergency. Recent experimental studies have shown that permanent brain damage can occur after only 60 minutes of uncontrolled seizure activity. Cardiac arrhythmias are a common cause of death. Other complications include rhabdomyolysis, acute tubular necrosis and neurogenic pulmonary edema. Management is divided into three phases: stabilization of the patient, termination of the seizures and diagnostic evaluation.
mesh_terms: D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin; D003975:Diazepam; D010634:Phenobarbital