Convulsive status epilepticus: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on convulsive status epilepticus: clinical features: Definitions Recurrent generalised convulsions with no complete recovery of consciousness Or one prolonged convulsion Types Stages Motor features Autonomic features

Definitions

  • Recurrent generalised convulsions with no complete recovery of consciousness
  • Or one prolonged convulsion

Types

Stages

Motor features

Autonomic features

References

  1. Lowenstein DH, Bleck T, Macdonald RL. It’s time to revise the definition of status epilepticus. Epilepsia 1999; 40:120-122.
  2. Nandhagopal R. Generalised convulsive status epilepticus: an overview. Postgrad Med J 2006; 82:723-732.
  3. Chen J, Wasterlain C. Status epilepticus: pathophysiology and management in adults. Lancet Neurol 2006; 5:246-256.
  4. Brophy GM, Bell R, Claassen J, et al. Guidelines for the evaluation and management of status epilepticus. Neurocrit Care 2012; 17:3-23.

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