Status epilepticus. Latest approaches in management

Status epilepticus--convulsive or non-convulsive--is a major neurological emergency. Vital neurons are lost with every moment of delay. Every physician should approach status epilepticus in a manner analogous to cardiopulmonary arrest: a structured series of interventions following a defined protocol to produce better results than a haphazard approach. In both situations, speedy intervention is essential to prevent irreversible damage.