Status epilepticus (peds): Difference between revisions
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
* ABC's | |||
* Provide O2 via non-rebreather mask, 10-15 L/min | |||
* Give benzodiazepines as early as possible | |||
** Monitor for respiratory depression | |||
* Give acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose (MAX 650 mg) if febrile | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 2 October 2022
Background
For a child over 1 month of age
- Defined as: an unresponsive patient with either one of the following
- Seizure >5 min and/or ongoing seizure on presentation
- 2 or more seizures without full recovery of consciousness between seizures
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
Management
- ABC's
- Provide O2 via non-rebreather mask, 10-15 L/min
- Give benzodiazepines as early as possible
- Monitor for respiratory depression
- Give acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose (MAX 650 mg) if febrile