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==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | ||
*Common complications of prolonged status epilepticus include [[cardiac dysrhythmia]], metabolic derangements, [[autonomic dysfunction]], neurogenic [[pulmonary edema]], [[hyperthermia]], [[rhabdomyolysis]], and pulmonary aspiration. Permanent neurologic damage can occur with prolonged status epilepticus. | *Common complications of prolonged status epilepticus include [[cardiac dysrhythmia]], metabolic derangements, [[autonomic dysfunction]], neurogenic [[pulmonary edema]], [[hyperthermia]], [[rhabdomyolysis]], and pulmonary aspiration. | ||
*Permanent [[neurologic]] damage can occur with prolonged status epilepticus. | |||
==Treatments== | ==Treatments== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords:
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Status epilepticus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
- Common complications of prolonged status epilepticus include cardiac dysrhythmia, metabolic derangements, autonomic dysfunction, neurogenic pulmonary edema, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and pulmonary aspiration.
- Permanent neurologic damage can occur with prolonged status epilepticus.