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Status Epilepticus in Children

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

J.Y. Yager ,
M. Cheang  and
S.S. Seshia
J.Y. Yager
Affiliation:
Section of Pediatric Neurosciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
M. Cheang
Affiliation:
Biostatistical Consulting Unit, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
S.S. Seshia*
Affiliation:
Section of Pediatric Neurosciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
*
Section of Pediatric Neurosciences, University of Manitoba, 840 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3A 1S1
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Abstract:

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We have prospectively reviewed the data on 52 children who presented with status epilepticus. Thirtyfour (65%) of the 52 had not had seizures before. Children who were previously abnormal were more likely to present with partial status epilepticus or to have seizures > 60 minutes than those who were previously normal. The median age (24 months) of those who presented with status epilepticus was the same as that of children with seizures of shorter duration. The causes were equally distributed among the idiopathic, acute encephalopathic and chronic encephalopathy groups. Three children died and 13 (28%) were left with neurological sequelae. The outcome was favorable for those in the idiopathic category.

Type
Original Articles
Information
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 15 , Issue 4 , November 1988 , pp. 402 - 405
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation 1988

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