Management of Status Epilepticus in Children
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Status epilepticus is a common pediatric neurological emergency. Management includes prompt administration of appropriately selected anti-seizure medications, identification and treatment of seizure precipitant(s), as well as identification and management of associated systemic complications. This review discusses the definitions, classification, epidemiology and management of status epilepticus and refractory status epilepticus in children.
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صرع پایدار مقاوم در کودکان، عوامل خطر، درمان و سرانجام زودرس
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دوره 5 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016