Emergency management of the paediatric patient with generalized convulsive status epilepticus

The present guideline paper addresses the emergency management of generalized convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) in children and infants older than one month of age. It replaces the previous statement from 1996, and includes a new treatment algorithm and table of recommended medications, reflecting...

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Published in:Paediatrics & child health 2011-02, Vol.16 (2), p.91-97
Main Author: Friedman, JN
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The present guideline paper addresses the emergency management of generalized convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) in children and infants older than one month of age. It replaces the previous statement from 1996, and includes a new treatment algorithm and table of recommended medications, reflecting new evidence and the evolution of clinical practice over the past 15 years. The document focuses on the acute pharmacological management of CSE, but some issues regarding supportive care, diagnostic approach and treatment of refractory CSE are discussed.
ISSN:1205-7088
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DOI:10.1093/pch/16.2.91