Predictors of Outcome in Refractory Status Epilepticus
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Functional outcome of prolonged refractory status epilepticus
INTRODUCTION To characterize etiology, clinical course and outcomes of patients in prolonged refractory status epilepticus (PRSE) and looking for prognostic factors. METHODS Retrospective study conducted in patients hospitalized from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2011 in 19 polyvalent intensive care units in French university and general hospitals. Patients were adults with a generalized co...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: JAMA Neurology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2168-6149
DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2013.578