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....

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Published in:Seminars in pediatric neurology 2010-09, Vol.17 (3), p.169-175
Main Authors: Abend, Nicholas S., MD, Gutierrez-Colina, Ana M., BA, Dlugos, Dennis J., MD, MSCE
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use
Child
Clinical Protocols
Humans
Neurology
Pediatrics
Status Epilepticus - diagnosis
Status Epilepticus - drug therapy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1071-9091
1558-0776
DOI:10.1016/j.spen.2010.06.005