What would you do if a patient continued seizing despite your best efforts? In this lecture from ResusX: ReUnion (see the link below for more lectures), Dr. Danya Khoujah takes you through a comprehensive approach to managing status epilepticus, from the initial use of benzodiazepines to the second and third-tier treatments.
She shares crucial insights into dosing strategies, drug choices, and the importance of diagnosing subtle status epilepticus. If you want to master your response to complex seizure cases and prevent common mistakes, this video is a must-watch for emergency and critical care professionals!
00:00 Introduction to Status Epilepticus
00:17 Understanding Seizures
01:13 Case Study: Initial Presentation
01:37 First Line Treatment: Benzodiazepines
05:29 Second Line Treatment Options
07:28 Managing Refractory Status Epilepticus
08:24 Intubation and IV Anesthetics
09:42 Continuous EEG Monitoring
10:51 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
To watch more videos from the ResusX: ReUnion conference, check out https://scimple-education.mykajabi.com/replay-2024
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