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[Status epilepticus].

Bernt A Engelsen1, Bjørn Karlsen, Wenche Telstad

  • 1Nevrologisk avdeling, Haukeland Universitetssykehuset SSF, Helse Førde. bernt.engelsen@helse-bergen.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|June 25, 2003
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Status epilepticus, a neurological emergency, requires prompt treatment. Early intervention with medications like diazepam, followed by other options, improves patient outcomes and prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Status epilepticus is a prolonged seizure event requiring immediate medical attention.
  • Treatment guidelines vary, necessitating a review of current therapeutic options.

Purpose:

  • To define status epilepticus and outline treatment strategies for both convulsive and nonconvulsive forms.
  • To discuss the drug of choice in Norway and alternative interventions.

Summary:

  • The review details status epilepticus management, emphasizing diazepam as the first-line treatment in Norway.
  • Intravenous phosphenytoin or sodium valproate, and barbiturate narcosis are subsequent treatment options.
  • Addressing underlying causes is crucial for effective therapeutic intervention.

Impact:

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  • Early and appropriate treatment of status epilepticus leads to generally good prognosis.
  • This review provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing status epilepticus.