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Status Epilepticus in Children: Update and Review

Division of Child Neurology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

This report presents a brief description and classification of status epilepticus. This neurologic emergency occurs more frequently in young children and elderly adults, although patients of all ages may experience prolonged seizures. The pathophysiology and prognosis of the disorder are presented, as well as a review of drugs commonly used for the treatment of convulsive status epilepticus. The morbidity and mortality of status epilepticus are significant and directly dependent upon prompt and appropriate medical therapy. Advances in understanding various aspects of status epilepticus may lead to improved outcome for affected patients. (J Child Neurol 1994;9(Suppl):2S27-2S35).

Journal of Child Neurology, Vol. 9, No. 2 Suppl, 2S27-2S35 (1994)
DOI: 10.1177/0883073894009002051


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