This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on status epilepticus. It summarizes types and common etiologies, along with what to look for on history and physicla exam for presentations of status epilepticus. The Note also gives an overview on investigations and management strategies. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with help from Dr. Natarie Liu, a neurologist and epileptologist at the University of Alberta. 

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Related Content

• Podcast: Status Epilepticus in Children
• Podcast: Seizure types and epilepsy
• Note: Pediatric Epilepsy

References

1. JN Friedman; Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee. Emergency management of the paediatric patient with generalized convulsive status epilepticus. Paediatr Child Health 2011;16(2):91-7.
2. Epilepsy Foundation. (2014). Status Epilepticus. Retrieved from: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/seizure-emergencies/s...
3. Michelle Bischoff. (2010). PedsCases Podcast Status Epilepticus. Retrieved from: https://www.pedscases.com/status-epilepticus-children

Please note that the flowchart was adapted from Friedman et al (2011).