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Status Epilepticcus
Status Epilepticcus
Status Epilepticcus
Definition
• Any seizure persisting for more than
30 minutes or multiple seizures,
irrespective of duration, with no
regaining consciousness in between,
is termed status epilepticus.
• The term Refractory SE is used for
seizures that persist despite the use
of benzodiazepine and one
anticonvulsant in appropriate doses.
• Seizures that do not respond despite
24 hours of anesthesia are termed
Super refractory SE.
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