title: [Status epilepticus].
abstract: Status Epilepticus can assume as many forms as there are types of epileptic seizures, and its clinical outcome largely depends on the etiology. Convulsive Status Epilepticus is a common emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality, but prompt and appropriate pharmacological therapy can reduce both. The authors present a rational treatment protocol for this syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurologia, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, Lisboa.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Viana
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants