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Drug Therapy in Status Epilepticus

A review

The lecture duration is 19min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Dr. Meghena Mathew
Pulmonologist in Kilpauk, Chennai, India
Lecture Summary

Status Epilepticus is a life-threatening neurological condition where prompt intervention with anti epileptic therapy is crucial to saving neurons. In this talk, we shall review the different classes of anti-epileptics, the evidence supporting their use, and the recommended best practice.

Target Audience

Critical Care Nurses
Trainee Critical Care Doctors

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Define Status epilepticus
  • Describe the five stages of Status Epilepticus
  • Appreciate the different antiepileptics and use their evidence and indications

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