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[Status epilepticus in childhood].

F Vigevano

    La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Status Epilepticus (SE) is a prolonged epileptic condition requiring immediate treatment. Diazepam and Phenytoin are effective in stopping seizures, with a practical treatment scheme presented.

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    De novo Absence Status Epilepticus in a pediatric cohort: Electroclinical pattern in a multicenter Italian patients cohort.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatric Neurology

    Context:

    • Status Epilepticus (SE) affects all age groups, with increased frequency in young children.
    • Etiological factors for SE vary significantly with age, including acute encephalopathies in infancy and non-progressive encephalopathies later.
    • Febrile SE occurs before age two, while cryptogenic cases are seen across all ages.

    Purpose:

    • To define Status Epilepticus and discuss its varying etiological factors and age-specific presentations.
    • To highlight the diagnostic utility of EEG monitoring in SE for prognosis and etiological identification.
    • To emphasize the critical need for prompt and effective treatment of SE due to risks of brain damage and mortality.

    Summary:

    • SE is characterized by prolonged or frequently repeated seizures, potentially leading to a fixed epileptic condition.
    • The most common form in children is Unilateral non-alternating SE.
    • Diazepam and Phenytoin are key anticonvulsants for SE management, with a treatment protocol outlined.

    Impact:

    • Immediate and adequate treatment of SE is crucial to prevent severe neurological sequelae and life-threatening complications.
    • Understanding age-specific etiologies and prognoses aids in tailored clinical management.
    • Effective pharmacological interventions like Diazepam and Phenytoin can rapidly terminate SE episodes.

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