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The document proposes an algorithm for treating convulsive status epilepticus in three phases: stabilization, initial therapy with benzodiazepines, and second therapy with additional anticonvulsants if needed. It provides options for medications and dosages at each phase.

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2016-TreatmentCSE Algorithm PrintReady

The document proposes an algorithm for treating convulsive status epilepticus in three phases: stabilization, initial therapy with benzodiazepines, and second therapy with additional anticonvulsants if needed. It provides options for medications and dosages at each phase.

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Proposed Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus

From “Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Children and Adults,” Epilepsy Currents 16.1 - Jan/Feb 2016
Interventions for emergency department, in-patient setting,
Time Line or prehospital setting with trained paramedics

1. Stabilize patient (airway, breathing, circulation, disability - neurologic exam)


2. Time seizure from its onset, monitor vital signs
3. Assess oxygenation, give oxygen via nasal cannula/mask, consider intubation if respiratory assistance
0-5 Minutes needed
Stabilization 4. Initiate ECG monitoring
Phase 5. Collect finger stick blood glucose. If glucose < 60 mg/dl then
Adults: 100 mg thiamine IV then 50 ml D50W IV
Children ≥ 2 years: 2 ml/kg D25W IV Children < 2 years: 4 ml/kg D12.5W IV
6. Attempt IV access and collect electrolytes, hematology, toxicology screen, (if appropriate) anticonvulsant
drug levels

Does Seizure
YES Continue? NO

A benzodiazepine is the initial therapy of choice (Level A): If patient at baseline,


Choose one of the following 3 equivalent first line options with dosing and frequency: then symptomatic
• Intramuscular midazolam (10 mg for > 40 kg, 5 mg for 13-40 kg, single dose, medical care
Level A) OR
5-20 Minutes • Intravenous lorazepam (0.1 mg/kg/dose, max: 4 mg/dose, may repeat dose
Initial Therapy once, Level A) OR
Phase • Intravenous diazepam (0.15-0.2 mg/kg/dose, max: 10 mg/dose, may repeat dose
once, Level A)
If none of the 3 options above are available, choose one of the following:
• Intravenous phenobarbital (15 mg/kg/dose, single dose, Level A) OR
• Rectal diazepam (0.2-0.5 mg/kg, max: 20 mg/dose, single dose, Level B) OR
• Intranasal midazolam (Level B), buccal midazolam (Level B)

Does Seizure
YES Continue? NO

There is no evidence based preferred second therapy of choice (Level U): If patient at baseline,
Choose one of the following second line options and give as a single dose then symptomatic
• Intravenous fosphenytoin (20 mg PE/kg, max: 1500 mg PE/dose, single dose, medical care
20-40 Minutes Level U) OR
Second Therapy • Intravenous valproic acid (40 mg/kg, max: 3000 mg/dose, single dose,
Phase Level B) OR
• Intravenous levetiracetam (60 mg/kg, max: 4500 mg/dose, single dose, Level U)
If none of the options above are available, choose one of the following (if not given
already)
• Intravenous phenobarbital (15 mg/kg, single dose, Level B)

Does Seizure
YES Continue? NO

40-60 Minutes There is no clear evidence to guide therapy in this phase (Level U): If patient at baseline,
Third Therapy Choices include: repeat second line therapy or anesthetic doses of either thiopental, then symptomatic
Phase midazolam, pentobarbital, or propofol (all with continuous EEG monitoring) medical care

Disclaimer: This clinical algorithm/guideline is designed to assist clinicians by providing an analytic framework for evaluating and treating
patients with status epilepticus. It is not intended to establish a community standard of care, replace a clinician’s medical judgment, or
establish a protocol for all patients. The clinical conditions contemplated by this algorithm/guideline will not fit or work with all patients.
Approaches not covered in this algorithm/guideline may be appropriate.
2016 © Epilepsy Currents

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