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  1. Mar 10, 2022 · Generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) — Clinically obvious GCSE should be treated immediately with a benzodiazepine and a long-acting antiseizure medication, without waiting for an EEG or other studies (algorithm 1). Treatment delay is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.

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  3. Nov 17, 2020 · The choice of antiepileptic drugs in each stage should consider the characteristics and circumstances of each patient, as well as their estimated benefit and risk to them. In tandem with the antiepileptic drug therapy, careful searching for and treatment of the underlying etiology are required.

    • Daeyoung Kim, Jae Moon Kim, Yong Won Cho, Kwang Ik Yang, Dong Wook Kim, Soon Tae Lee, Young Joo No, ...
    • 10.3988/jcn.2021.17.1.11
    • 2021
    • J Clin Neurol. 2021 Jan; 17(1): 11-19.
  4. Aug 1, 2003 · Although there is no ideal drug for treatment of status epilepticus, a number of considerations influence the choice of antiepileptic drug for this condition.

  5. Apr 2, 2022 · The drug treatment algorithms for status epilepticus generally go through three stages, starting with benzodiazepines: lorazepam, midazolam, or diazepam as first-line drugs, moving to levetiracetam, valproate or fos-phenytoin as second-line drugs, ending, if necessary, with anesthetics like propofol or midazolam.

    • 2022/04/02
  6. Jan 7, 2021 · If none of these is available, IV phenobarbital is a reasonable alternative. In the third phase, if a patient experiences 40+ minutes of seizure activity, treatment considerations should...

  7. May 8, 2023 · Refractory status epilepticus refers to continuing seizures (convulsive or non-convulsive) despite appropriate antiepileptic drugs. Status epilepticus is the most common pediatric neurological emergency.

  8. Feb 13, 2023 · Status epilepticus is when a seizure lasts over five minutes or you don’t have time to recover between seizures. This is an emergency condition that needs fast care.

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