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Chapter 10 - Status Epilepticus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2019

By
Chandan B. Mehta ,
Paul Brady  and
Shailaja Gaddam
Edited by
Vibhangini S. Wasade  and
Marianna V. Spanaki
Vibhangini S. Wasade
Affiliation:
Henry Ford Medical Group HFHS, Michigan
Marianna V. Spanaki
Affiliation:
Wayne State University, Michigan
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Summary

Status epilepticus (SE) is a relatively common medical and neurologic emergency that requires prompt evaluation and treatment. It accounts for up to 5% of all emergency department (ED) visits.1

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Understanding Epilepsy
A Study Guide for the Boards
 , pp. 189 - 202
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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