Status epilepticus Flashcards
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Definition of status epilepticus
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seizure lasting >5 minutes
OR >2 seizures within a 5-minute period without the person returning to normal between them
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ABC management of status epilepticus
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airway adjunct
oxygen
check blood glucose
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Pharmacological management of status epilepticus
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- PR diazepam or buccal midazolam (in community)
- IV lorazepam
- repeat after 5-10 minutes
- If ongoing add levetiracetam, phenytoin or sodium valproate
- If no response within 45 minutes from onset, then GA or phenobarbital
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