Status_Epilepticus_GCS_Flashcards
What defines status epilepticus?
1 epileptic seizure lasting >5 minutes; OR ≥2 seizures within a 5-minute period without the person returning to normal between them; OR 1 febrile seizure lasting >30 minutes.
What is the duration criteria for an epileptic seizure to be considered status epilepticus?
An epileptic seizure lasting >5 minutes.
What is the criteria for multiple seizures to be considered status epilepticus?
≥2 seizures within a 5-minute period without the person returning to normal between them.
What is the duration criteria for a febrile seizure to be considered status epilepticus?
A febrile seizure lasting >30 minutes.
What does E1 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for a child under 5 years old?
No response.
What does E2 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for a child under 5 years old?
Open to pain.
What does E3 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for a child under 5 years old?
Open to voice.
What does E4 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for a child under 5 years old?
Spontaneous.
What does C in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate?
Closed (by swelling or bandage).
What does V1 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate?
No response.
What does V2 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate?
Moans (sounds).
What does V3 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate?
Cries (words).
What does V4 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for a child under 5 years old?
Less than usual ability.
What does V4 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for an adult or child over 5 years old?
Confused.
What does V5 in the Glasgow Coma Score indicate for a child under 5 years old?
Alert and usual ability.
