Status Epilepticus

Published: Sept. 3, 2017, 9 a.m.

Introduction Simple seizure Seizure ends in <5 minutes AND Patient wakes up before next seizure No meds required Status epilepticus Seizure lasts >5 minutes OR Patient has a 2nd seizure before waking up from 1st Initiate status epilepticus pathway Approach to Status Epilepticus Step 1: Give a benzodiazepine Lorazepam (IV) Diazepam (IV or PR) Midazolam […]