Refractory Status Epilepticus Following Ingestion of Organochlorine Pesticide Endosulphan- A Case Report
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Prolonged refractory status epilepticus following acute traumatic brain injury: a case report of excellent neurological recovery
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Status epilepticus (SE) describes persistent or recurring seizures without a return to baseline mental status and is a common neurologic emergency. SE can occur in the context of epilepsy or may be symptomatic of a wide range of underlying etiologies. The clinician's aim is to rapidly institute care that simultaneously stabilizes the patient medically, identifies and manages any precipitant con...
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Refractory status epilepticus (RSE) is a common problem in intensive care units and emergency departments. The important risk factor predisposing patients with SE to RSE is delay in receiving treatment. Self-sustaining SE is associated with progressive, time-dependent development of pharmacoresistance. Early termination of convulsive SE by aggressive treatment is the best way to prevent RSE. RS...
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the clinical, EEG, and brain imaging findings in an adult case series of patients with de novo refractory status epilepticus (SE) occurring after a febrile illness. METHODS A retrospective study (2010-2013) was undertaken with the following inclusion criteria: (1) previously healthy adults with refractory SE; (2) seizure onset 0-21 days after a febrile illness; (3) l...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences
سال: 1970
ISSN: 2091-1459,2091-1424
DOI: 10.3126/njms.v1i1.5801