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Status epilepticus Flashcards

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What is status epilepticus?

A

Epileptic fits follow one after the other without regaining consciousness

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Convulsive status epilepticus

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IV Lorazepam
Avoid IV Diazepam (causes thrombophlebitis)

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Non-convulsive status epilepticus - INCOMPLETE loss of awareness

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Continue or restart usual oral antiepileptic drug.

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Non-convulsive status epilepticus - COMPLETE loss of awareness/failure to respond to oral AED

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Treat same as convulsive status epilepticus

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Febrile convulsions

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Seizures that occur when a child has a high fever.
Paracetamol (antipyretic)
If >5 minutes, treat the same as status epilepticus.

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Community - convulsive seizures or febrile seizures >5 minutes

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  • Diazepam rectal solution OR
  • Midazolam oromucosal solution
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Ama - Epilepsy (8 decks)

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