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Chapter 10 - Management of Status Epilepticus and Recurrent Seizures

from Part III - Practice of Neuromonitoring: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 September 2022

Cecil D. Hahn
Affiliation:
The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
Courtney J. Wusthoff
Affiliation:
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University
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Status epilepticus is a life-threatening and time-sensitive emergency. Continuous EEG monitoring allows the detection of electrographic seizures and electrographic status epilepticus. Increasing evidence guides best practices for which patients to monitor for these conditions and appropriate duration of monitoring. The treatment of SE consists of benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, antiepileptic drugs, and continuous infusions; cEEG monitoring is helpful in assessing the response to treatment. Interpretation of EEG after electrographic seizures requires care, as some patterns on the ictal-interictal continuum may be challenging. This chapter reviews current evidence regarding neuromonitoring and the management of status epilepticus and recurrent seizures.

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