status epilepticus

Question 1

defined as

Answer 1

seizure ≥5min
or
≥2 seizures within 5min w/o full recovery in between them

Question 2

first line Mx - prehosp

Answer 2

PR diazepam or buccal midazolam

Question 3

first line Mx - hosp

Answer 3

IV lorazepam

can be repeated once after 10-20min

Question 4

Mx - ongoing/established status

Answer 4

start 2nd line agent

-phenytoin or phenobarbitol

Question 5

Mx - no response/refractory status

Answer 5

induction of general anaesthesia