title: Status epilepticus.
abstract: Status epilepticus is defined as having two tonic-clonic convulsive seizures in a row without regaining consciousness or continuous absence, complex partial, or partial seizure activity for 30 minutes or longer. This article discusses classification and prognosis of status epilepticus, principles of management, and drug treatment in adults and adolescents.
authors.affiliation: California Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: G O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Delgado-Escueta
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy