INTRODUCTION: Status epilepticus (SE) is an under recognized medical emergency, especially subtle SE or clinical presentation mostly with conscience disturbance (nonconvulsive SE). It is a medical emergency that requires immediate and aggressive diagnoses and treatment. OBJECTIVES: Review, discuss and a protocol suggestion for treatment. METHODOLOGY: Literature publication was selected from MEDLINE and PUBMED. RESULTS: A protocol with diazepam, phenytoin, phenobarbital, midazolam, thiopental and pentobarbital, including topiramate and levetiracetam for refractory cases was proposed. CONCLUSIONS: A standardized protocol for SE work-up and treatment is useful and probably improves outcome.
Status epilepticus; subtle status epilepticus; nonconvulsive status epilepticus; continuous EEG
