Status Epilepticus
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Which of the following is the definition of Status Epilepticus?

  • A seizure lasting longer than 30 minutes (correct)
  • A seizure with no intervening period of consciousness
  • A seizure lasting less than 30 minutes
  • A seizure with loss of consciousness

    • What is the recommended treatment for seizures lasting 5 minutes or more in young children?

  • Fever and/or viral illness
  • Metabolic encephalopathy
  • Aggressive drug withdrawal
  • IV pyridoxine (correct)

    • What are the major causes of Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus (GCSE) in young children?

  • Metabolic encephalopathy (correct)
  • Drug withdrawal seizures
  • Nonspecific illness
  • Pyridoxine deficiency

    • What can cause Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus (GCSE) in neonates?

    <p>Pyridoxine deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most frequent precipitating events for Status Epilepticus in adults?

    <p>Fever and/or viral illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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