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Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in the emergency room
1Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Epilepsia
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is often missed, leading to diagnostic delays. EEG and antiepileptic drug trials are key for diagnosing NCSE in patients with fluctuating confusion.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epileptology
Background:
- Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) presents diagnostic challenges.
- Delayed recognition of NCSE can lead to prolonged seizures and adverse outcomes.