Status epilepticus.
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چکیده
Status Epilepticus can assume as many forms as there are types of epileptic seizures, and its clinical outcome largely depends on the etiology. Convulsive Status Epilepticus is a common emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality, but prompt and appropriate pharmacological therapy can reduce both. The authors present a rational treatment protocol for this syndrome.
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صرع پایدار مقاوم در کودکان، عوامل خطر، درمان و سرانجام زودرس
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatric clinics of North America
دوره 27 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1954