Management of Status Epilepticus (SE) – Recent Trend
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
Status Epilepticus is a Medical emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality.SE as a seizure that lasts for 20-30 minutes. Prolonged seizures produce CNS damage. Continued epileptic activity may lead to relative cerebral hypoxia and hypoglycemia. The most important factor deciding outcome in SE is the underlying etiology SE should be identified early and treatment initiated as soon as it is clear that a seizure has lasted 5-10 minutes; out-of-hospital administration of intramuscular midazolam or rectal diazepam by paramedics transporting the patient could shorten the duration of SE and hospital stay. Airway, breathing and circulation should be assessed in the emergency department and adequate steps initiated to correct any abnormalities
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Dr Arata Kumar Swain
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