| Outcome of status epilepticus in Srinagarind Hospital. | |
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PMID: 20462083 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Status epilepticus (SE) is one of the common neurological emergencies in adults and for which morbidity and mortality are high and associated with either inappropriate management or underlying diseases. Forty SE patients were included (23 men; 17 women) between 18 and 86 years of age. Generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) was most common (34 events, 85%) vs. non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) (6 events, 15%). Nineteen patients (47.5%) had previously diagnosed neurological disorders. Antiepileptic drug withdrawal, encephalitis and alcohol-related illness were the common causes of SE. Thirteen patients (32.5%) developed refractory status epilepticus. Improper management was found in 23 events (57.5%). Outcomes of SE included death (14, 35%), complete recovery (14, 35%) and partial recovery (12, 30%). Of the patients who experienced improper management 43.5% died over against the 23.5% who died despite proper management. To improve the outcome of SE, a public information campaign on the management ofSE is needed |
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Authors:
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Somsak Tiamkao; Panit Suko; Nattakarn Mayurasakorn; |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet Volume: 93 ISSN: 0125-2208 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Assoc Thai Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-13 Completed Date: 2010-07-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507216 Medline TA: J Med Assoc Thai Country: Thailand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 420-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand somtia@kku.ac.th |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Cohort Studies Female Hospitals, University Humans Male Medical Errors / statistics & numerical data* Middle Aged Retrospective Studies Status Epilepticus / diagnosis, mortality, therapy* Thailand Treatment Outcome Young Adult |
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