Medical treatment of pediatric status epilepticus.
Status epilepticus (SE) is a common pediatric neurologic emergency that refers to a prolonged seizure or recurrent seizures without a return to baseline mental status between seizures. Appropriate treatment strategies are necessary to prevent prolonged SE and its associated morbidity and mortality. This review discusses the importance of a rapid and organized management approach, reviews data related to commonly utilized medications including benzodiazepines, phenytoin, phenobarbital, valproate sodium, and levetiracetam, and then provides a sample SE management algorithm.
Abend
Nicholas S
NS
Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA. abend@email.chop.edu
Gutierrez-Colina
Ana M
AM
Dlugos
Dennis J
DJ
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000927:Anticonvulsants