Open AccessTreatment of Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Pediatric Patients
Author(s) -
Elizabeth L. Alford,
James W. Wheless,
Stephanie J. Phelps
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2331-348X
pISSN - 1551-6776
DOI - 10.5863/1551-6776-20.4.260
Subject(s) - status epilepticus , medicine , refractory (planetary science) , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , epilepsy , psychiatry , physics , astrobiology
Generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) is one of the most common neurologic emergencies and can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly and aggressively. Management of GCSE is staged and generally involves the use of life support measures, identification and management of underlying causes, and rapid initiation of anticonvulsants. The purpose of this article is to review and evaluate published reports regarding the treatment of impending, established, refractory, and super-refractory GCSE in pediatric patients.