Abstract
Status epilepticus (SE) is an emergency situation, which needs immediate and prompt
treatment. Lack of early treatment often leads to permanent neuronal damage and poor
long-term neurological outcome. Among the known neurosurgical causes of SE are central
nervous system (CNS) tumors, subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), head
trauma and post-operative states. Given the frequency of SE events in neurosurgical
wards, it is essential that the neurosurgical teams and intensive care unit staff
are adequately sensitized to the prompt detection and management of SE. Uniform, easily
understandable and logical algorithms are needed as part of care pathways to enable
satisfactory management. Such measures are imperative in improving long-term patient
outcome.
Key words
Algorithm - antiepileptic - neurosurgical - refractory - status epilepticus
