This hub covers status epilepticus, a seizure emergency, which is when a seizure doesn’t stop or seizures happen back-to-back without recovery. The 5-minute rule, rescue meds, and what care looks like.
A convulsive seizure approaching 5 minutes is treated seriously because the chance it won’t stop rises.
Time the seizure. If a seizure lasts ~5 minutes, breathing is abnormal, injury occurs, it’s a first seizure, or recovery is not typical, call 911.
Yes. Confusion, staring, or unusual behavior that doesn’t resolve can be nonconvulsive status, especially in hospital settings.
Not always. Some families have plans that include rescue meds and monitoring. But prolonged convulsive seizures generally need urgent care.
This study looked at the long-term quality of life for people who survived a severe type of epilepsy called new onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE), including a specific form known as febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES).
Researchers studied how well hospitals follow treatment guidelines for status epilepticus (SE), a serious condition where seizures last too long.
Researchers investigated the use of intravenous (i/v) levetiracetam (LEV) as a first-line treatment for patients experiencing non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE), a serious condition where seizures occur without noticeable convulsions.
Researchers conducted a study to compare the effectiveness and safety of two medications, levetiracetam and sodium valproate, in treating children aged 1 to 16 years who were experiencing refractory generalized convulsive status epilepticus.
Researchers studied the effects of cinnabar, a traditional Chinese medicine, on seizures in mice.
A new study investigates ketamine’s effectiveness for treating severe seizures in kids, aiming for faster emergency care and better outcomes.
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