Status epileptus

Question 1

Status Epileptics

Answer 1

epileptic fits follow one after the other without regaining consciousness

Question 2

Convulsion status epilepticus

Answer 2

IV LORAZEPAM (AVOID diazepam IV as thrombophlebitis risk)

Question 3

non-Convulsion status epilepticus

Answer 3

if incomplete loss awareness = continue / restart ORAL antiepileptic drug

if complete loss of awareness, failure to respond to oral = tx same as convulsive status epilepticus

Question 4

Febrile convuslions

Answer 4

seizures occur when child has high fever
… PARACETAMOL ~ if >5mins tx same as status epilepticus

Question 5

Community: Convulsion seizures or febrile seizures >5mins

Answer 5

~ Diazepam rectal
~ Midazolam oromucosal solution

Repeat once after 10-15 min if needed