1st-line tx:<sup>10,11</sup> optimally-dosed BZD; identify/manage underlying causes<sup>12</sup>

By vgreene, 30 January, 2015
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<sup>10</sup> Status epilepticus = unremitting convulsive sz activity lasting ≥20 min or intermittent sz w/o regaining full consciousness.<br><br>
<sup>11</sup> This guideline excludes pediatric pts and pts w/ complex partial sz, eclampsia, acute trauma, brain mass, or immunocompromise.
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<sup>12</sup> Underlying causes of status epilepticus include hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypoxia, drug toxicity or withdrawal, systemic or CNS infxn, intracranial hemorrhage, and ischemic stroke.
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