Status Epilepticus Summary Status epilepticus is a common and serious condition. Children are more Susceptible to the occurrence of status, but more resistant to injury. Normal children and children with febrile status have a favorable prognosis. In all respects, children with prior, new or progressive CNS injury are more prone to have refractory status epilepticus. As a group they have higher morbidity and mortality, including later epilepsy, recurrent status, and the need for prolonged anti-epileptic drug therapy.
Improved outcome is a result of timely and appropriate evaluation and treatment.
This presentation was originated by Dr. James F. Schwartz and has evolved and been udated by Drs. Olson , Holt and others in the Division of Child Neurology . Web page c by pholt.