title: Status epilepticus.
abstract: Status epilepticus is defined as a condition characterized by epileptic seizure prolonged or repeated so as to produce a lasting epileptic state. It is estimated that status epilepticus occurs in 50,000 to 60,000 individuals in the United States, with one third to one half of episodes occurring in patients with established epilepsy.
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001463:Barbiturates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D001463:Barbiturates; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D014635:Valproic Acid; D010672:Phenytoin