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What is refractory status epilepticus?
What is refractory status epilepticus?
- SE that has responded to therapy
- SE that resolves within 30 minutes
- SE that recurs within 24 hours
- SE that has failed to respond to therapy with at least two medications (correct)
What is superrefractory status epilepticus?
What is superrefractory status epilepticus?
- SE that resolves within 24 hours
- SE that fails to resolve within 24 hours despite therapy (correct)
- SE that responds to continuous infusion of midazolam
- SE that is caused by prior epilepsy
What is the trend regarding the minimum duration of refractory status epilepticus currently?
What is the trend regarding the minimum duration of refractory status epilepticus currently?
- The minimum duration has been increased to 24 hours
- A minimum duration of 2 hours is now required
- There is no specific minimum duration assigned currently (correct)
- A minimum duration of 30 minutes is now assigned
How is new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) different?
How is new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) different?
In what situations should refractory status epilepticus be considered?
In what situations should refractory status epilepticus be considered?
What is another name for Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children?
What is another name for Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children?
What is a characteristic feature of hemiconvulsion–hemiplegia–epilepsy syndrome?
What is a characteristic feature of hemiconvulsion–hemiplegia–epilepsy syndrome?
What is the suspected etiology of Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children and FIRES?
What is the suspected etiology of Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children and FIRES?
Which factor accounts for the highest percentage as a cause of Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children?
Which factor accounts for the highest percentage as a cause of Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children?
How is the ketogenic diet typically used in the treatment of Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children?
How is the ketogenic diet typically used in the treatment of Devastating epileptic encephalopathy in schoolage children?
Which class of drugs can cause seizures, as mentioned in the text?
Which class of drugs can cause seizures, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a drug that can cause seizures in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a drug that can cause seizures in the text?
What diagnostic assessment is NOT recommended in the text for patients with seizures?
What diagnostic assessment is NOT recommended in the text for patients with seizures?
What are the potential respiratory complications mentioned in the text related to seizures?
What are the potential respiratory complications mentioned in the text related to seizures?
What is a rare complication associated with seizures according to the text?
What is a rare complication associated with seizures according to the text?
What should be considered in patients with prolonged seizures according to the text?
What should be considered in patients with prolonged seizures according to the text?
What is the time frame recommended by the Neurocritical Care Society Guidelines for achieving definitive seizure control after seizure onset?
What is the time frame recommended by the Neurocritical Care Society Guidelines for achieving definitive seizure control after seizure onset?
When may a decision be made to proceed to continuous infusion and intubation in a patient with ongoing convulsive seizures?
When may a decision be made to proceed to continuous infusion and intubation in a patient with ongoing convulsive seizures?
What is the goal of using an intravenous bolus followed by continuous infusion of medications like midazolam, propofol, pentobarbital, or thiopental in refractory status epilepticus treatment?
What is the goal of using an intravenous bolus followed by continuous infusion of medications like midazolam, propofol, pentobarbital, or thiopental in refractory status epilepticus treatment?
When might a patient with status epilepticus need to be intubated?
When might a patient with status epilepticus need to be intubated?
Why is EEG considered the method of choice to follow patients with status epilepticus?
Why is EEG considered the method of choice to follow patients with status epilepticus?
What is the ideal time frame for receiving urgent therapies in status epilepticus management to reduce the chances of sequelae?
What is the ideal time frame for receiving urgent therapies in status epilepticus management to reduce the chances of sequelae?
What is a potential complication associated with patients receiving pentobarbital coma therapy?
What is a potential complication associated with patients receiving pentobarbital coma therapy?
Which complication limits the use of propofol in the pediatric population?
Which complication limits the use of propofol in the pediatric population?
What is a common characteristic of patients with superrefractory status epilepticus (SRSE)?
What is a common characteristic of patients with superrefractory status epilepticus (SRSE)?
What is a potential complication of using ketamine infusion to treat superrefractory status epilepticus?
What is a potential complication of using ketamine infusion to treat superrefractory status epilepticus?
How do NMDA receptors relate to the treatment of status epilepticus?
How do NMDA receptors relate to the treatment of status epilepticus?
What is a key consideration in the treatment of superrefractory status epilepticus?
What is a key consideration in the treatment of superrefractory status epilepticus?
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