Abstract
Seizures are among the most common neurological presentations to the emergency room.
They present on a spectrum of severity from isolated new-onset seizures to acute repetitive
seizures and, in severe cases, status epilepticus. The latter is the most serious,
as it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and treatment
of both seizure activity and associated acute systemic complications are essential
to improve the overall outcome of these patients. The purpose of this review is to
provide the current viewpoint on the diagnostic evaluation and pharmacological management
of patients presenting with status epilepticus, and the common associated systemic
complications.
Keywords
causes of status epilepticus - treatment of status epilepticus - complications of
status epilepticus - autoimmune encephalitis
