Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE): classification and causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on non-convulsive status epilepticus (ncse): classification and causes: Definition Ongoing seizures or multiple seizures without convulsions There is no return to baseline for at least 30 minutes Classification Risk factors

Definition

  • Ongoing seizures or multiple seizures without convulsions
  • There is no return to baseline for at least 30 minutes

Classification

Risk factors

References

  1. Sutter R, Rüegg S, Kaplan PW. Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of nonconvulsive status epilepticus: opening Pandora's box. Neurol Clin Pract 2012; 2:275-286.
  2. Kinney MO, Craig JJ, Kaplan PW. Non-convulsive status epilepticus: mimics and chameleons. Pract Neurol 2018; 18:291-305.
  3. Shorvon S. What is nonconvulsive status epilepticus, and what are its subtypes? Epilepsia 2007; 48 (Suppl 8):35-38.
  4. Holtkamp M, Meierkord H. Nonconvulsive status epilepticus: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the intensive care setting. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2011; 4:169-181.

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