| Medical management of refractory status epilepticus. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20727487 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This review discusses the medical management of pediatric refractory status epilepticus, defined here as persistent seizures of any type after the administration of 2 appropriate anticonvulsants. The use of both nonanesthetic and anesthetic anticonvulsants is discussed along with the relative strengths and weaknesses of each agent. Appropriate treatment goals and the use of electroencephalographic monitoring are described as are reasonable treatment algorithms. Finally, ethical considerations are briefly discussed in the context of available outcome data. |
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Authors:
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James Owens |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in pediatric neurology Volume: 17 ISSN: 1558-0776 ISO Abbreviation: Semin Pediatr Neurol Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-23 Completed Date: 2011-01-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9441351 Medline TA: Semin Pediatr Neurol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 176-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. jowens@bcm.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anticonvulsants
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administration & dosage* Child Clinical Protocols Drug Resistance Humans Infusions, Intravenous Status Epilepticus / diagnosis, drug therapy* |
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0/Anticonvulsants |
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