[Status epilepticus]

Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2018 May;86(5):279-286. doi: 10.1055/a-0576-6950. Epub 2018 May 29.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Status epilepticus is a neurologic emergency manifested by prolonged seizure activity or multiple seizures without full recovery of previous condition in between. The most important aim of treatment is early seizure termination, because duration of status epilepticus correlates with a higher rate of morbidity and mortality. Based on evidence from clinical trials and guidelines strategies for management of status epilepticus are provided.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disease Management
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods*
  • Humans
  • Seizures / complications
  • Seizures / therapy
  • Status Epilepticus / complications
  • Status Epilepticus / therapy*