Summary As in Clark and Prout's classic work, we identify three phases of generalised
convulsive status epilepticus, which we call impending, established, and subtle. We review …

Refractory status epilepticus describes continuing seizures despite adequate initial
pharmacologic treatment. This situation is common in children, but few data are available to …

Prolonged seizures [status epilepticus (SE)] constitute a neurological emergency that can
permanently damage the brain. SE results from a failure of the normal mechanisms to …

Status epilepticus (SE) describes an enduring epileptic state during which seizures are
unremitting and tend to be self‐perpetuating. We describe the clinical phases of generalized …

We review recent advances in our understanding and treatment of status epilepticus (SE).
Repeated seizures cause an internalization of γ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptors …

This paper reports the first systematic review of uncommon causes of status epilepticus
reported in the literature between 1990 and 2008. Uncommon causes are defined as those …

Background Refractory status epilepticus carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality for
children. Traditional treatment of status epilepticus consists of multiple anticonvulsant drugs …

Pediatric prolonged seizures and status epilepticus are medical emergencies necessitating
immediate life-support and seizure-control measures. A systematic review of published data …

Status epilepticus (SE), a neurological emergency both in adults and in children, could lead
to brain damage and even death if untreated. Generalized convulsive SE (GCSE) is the most …

Objective evaluation of etiology, clinical course and response to the treatment of status
epilepticus (SE) in children, with particular investigation of superrefractory SE. Materials and …