Refractory status epilepticus.

Abstract:

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although conventional anticonvulsant agents can terminate status epilepticus in most cases, a substantial minority of patients develops medically refractory status and requires more aggressive care. This review explores the options available. RECENT FINDINGS:Increasing numbers of previously unexpected etiologies for refractory status epilepticus continue to be reported. There are also some promising new therapies on the horizon, both for the short and the longer terms. SUMMARY:Refractory status epilepticus, while a challenge to the intensivist, can be treated with drugs that are commonly used by intensivists. The cooperation of an interested electroencephalographer is vital.

journal_name

Curr Opin Crit Care

authors

Bleck TP

doi

10.1097/01.ccx.0000157079.72999.87

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-04-01 00:00:00

pages

117-20

issue

2

eissn

1070-5295

issn

1531-7072

pii

00075198-200504000-00004

journal_volume

11

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