Guideline · Consensus statement
Recommendations for the community-based management of prolonged convulsive seizures in children in Europe.
- Medical
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Status epilepticus
Summary
European expert panel recommendations on the community-based management of prolonged convulsive seizures in children, defining prolonged seizures and their relationship to convulsive status epilepticus. It covers timing and individualisation of rescue medication, with buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam described as the first-line community options in Europe. An algorithm for management after a first prolonged convulsive seizure and guidance for a seizure action plan are provided. Useful background for PICU staff advising families and understanding pre-hospital treatment received before admission.
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