Status Epilepticus Critical Care Exam 1

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What is considered status epilepticus?

when the seizure lasts more than 30 minutes or if a person has 2 consecutive seizures without any improvement of LOC

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What happens before a seizure?

prodroma: feel depressed and have a HA days before

Aura: gustatory or some sort of reaction, a feeling before a seizure does occur

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What happens after a seizure?

HA, loss of consciousness, loss of memory

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What are nursing management for status epilepticus?

check respiratory status, seizure precautions

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What are some medical management for status epilepticus?

prepare for possible intubation, GIVE BENZOS first, anti-epileptics,

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What are examples of anti-epileptics and what is their indication?

keppra (levicetirazam), phenytoin

used for prevention of seizures

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What is the first medication given for a person with status epilepticus and what should a nurse watch out for once given?

benzodiazepines (lam and pam) watch out for respiratory depression