title: Treatment of Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Pediatric Patients.
abstract: Generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) is one of the most common neurologic emergencies and can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly and aggressively. Management of GCSE is staged and generally involves the use of life support measures, identification and management of underlying causes, and rapid initiation of anticonvulsants. The purpose of this article is to review and evaluate published reports regarding the treatment of impending, established, refractory, and super-refractory GCSE in pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee ; Center for Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutics, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Elizabeth L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Alford
authors.affiliation: Departments of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee ; Pediatric Neurology, College of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee ; Le Bonheur Neuroscience Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors.forename: James W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Wheless
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee ; Center for Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutics, Memphis, Tennessee ; Departments of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Stephanie J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Phelps
keywords: anticonvulsants; pediatrics; status epilepticus