Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-Seizures and Status Epilepticus

Seizures and Status Epilepticus

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Video Summary

The video discusses seizures, epilepsy, and status epilepticus. Seizures feature coordinated rhythmic brain activity; epilepsy refers to recurrent, unprovoked seizures. EEGs help differentiate seizures by showing specific patterns. Status epilepticus is a medical emergency where seizures do not stop, leading to severe brain damage and poor outcomes if untreated. The first-line treatment is lorazepam, followed by phenytoin or other medications if seizures persist. High-dose treatments, though risky, can help some patients recover. Prophylactic seizure medication is not recommended except for traumatic brain injury (TBI), as it can worsen patient outcomes.

Keywords

seizures

epilepsy

status epilepticus

EEG

treatment

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