SAQ 79 – Neurology – status epilepticus management

Marked out of 12.00

A 23-year-old man presents with a generalised tonic-clonic seizure. You have IV access.

Define status epilepticus.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

Other than idiopathic epilepsy or a known seizure disorder, list four likely causes of his seizure.

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/ 4

If the seizure continues despite treatment, list the agents and doses you would give at each stated time point.

(Marked out of 6.0)

Time since seizure onset Agent and dose
0 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes


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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%

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