title: [Status epilepticus].
abstract: The review defines status epilepticus and discusses treatment options for convulsive and nonconvulsive status epilepticus. The drug of choice in Norway is diazepam intravenously (0.25 mg/kg), followed by phosphenytoin or sodium valproate intravenously and barbiturate narcosis. Other treatment options are discussed. Underlying causes must be addressed for therapeutic intervention. Given early treatment, the prognosis is generally good.
authors.affiliation: Nevrologisk avdeling, Haukeland Universitetssykehuset SSF, Helse Førde. bernt.engelsen@helse-bergen.no
authors.forename: Bernt A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Engelsen
authors.forename: Bjørn
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Karlsen
authors.forename: Wenche
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Telstad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin; D003975:Diazepam