Lo stato di male epilettico in pronto soccorso

Abstract

Convulsive status epilepticus is a relatively frequent event that requires a quick picture of the situation and an early and appropriate treatment with subsequent levels of intervention. It is important that the pediatrician, as well as the emergency room physician or the resuscitator are well aware of the early stages of crisis management, both at the local and hospital level. The final outcome of the event will depend above all on the timeliness and appropriateness of the decisions taken, without forgetting that, sometimes, status epilepticus can originate from acute events that, if present, must also be identified and treated appropriately.