Etiologies of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Children

Abstract

Introduction: Convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) is one of the neurologic emergencies of childhood with varying degrees of impaired consciousness and motor symptoms. The aim of this study was to try to define the etiology of patients with CSE. Materials and Methods: Children aged 1 month to 18 years with CSE were included in the study. The demographic characteristics of the patients, seizure type, seizure etiology, epilepsy history, drugs used