A study of determinants of immediate mortality in status epilepticus in children
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Pediatrics - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Status epilepticus (SE) is a seizure that lasts more than 30 minutesit is a common paediatric neurological emergency that requires immediate management. Etiology and management affects the morbidity and mortality in status epilepticus. Aim and Objective: To find out the determinants of immediate mortality in status epilepticus in children Methodology: A prospective study of 40 patients admitted in PICU for status epilepticus. Data collected for demographiccharacter, detailed history and clinical examination. Patient underwent all required investigations. Standard treatment protocol was followed by paediatricintensivist. Result and Discussion: Out of 40 patients 75% survived while 25% died. Risk factors for higher mortality included prolonged seizure before admission, longer duration for seizure control, hypotension on admission and at 48 hrs.
Authors and Affiliations
Sampada Tambolkar, A D Mishra, Manojkumar G Patil, Sneha T, Sharad Agarkhedkar
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