title: Status epilepticus.
abstract: Generalised convulsive status epilepticus is a medical emergency. Knowledge of the pathophysiology of status epilepticus and the pharmacology of the medications used to treat it allow one to devise a rational protocol for management. Anticipation of medical complications facilitates intervention when required. Prognosis depends largely on the underlying causes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Payne
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Bleck
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants