Open AccessPropofol pump controls nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a hepatic encephalopathy patient: A case report
Author(s) -
Shao Hor,
Chih-Yu Chen,
Sheng-Ta Tsai
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i18.2831
Subject(s) - medicine , status epilepticus , altered mental status , propofol , hepatic encephalopathy , discontinuation , encephalopathy , anesthesia , cirrhosis , electroencephalography , pediatrics , level of consciousness , epilepsy , surgery , psychiatry
Status epilepticus is an emergent and critical condition which needs management without hesitation. Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) tends to be less recognized, and its diagnosis is delayed in comparison with overt status epilepticus because of the absence of specific clinical signs. It is often difficult to make a diagnosis, particularly in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.