Status Epilepticus
Status epilepticus is linked to structural brain damage, although causal attribution is difficult. Status epilepticus in adults is a life-threatening neurological emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality. Functional impairments a…
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Status epilepticus is linked to structural brain damage, although causal attribution is difficult. Status epilepticus in adults is a life-threatening neurological emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality. Functional impairments among survivors affect 21% to 61% and may reach 67% in refractory and super-refractory cases. Short-term mortality after status epilepticus can reach 40%.