The critical care multi-professional team relies on multifaceted expertise, including knowledge of the nuances of pharmacological mechanisms, interactions, adverse effects, and contraindications of medications used in the management of emergency neurological conditions. This chapter explores the mechanisms and indications of select anti-seizure medications and the essential role of the pharmacist in the optimal management of patients with status epilepticus, refractory status epilepticus, and superrefractory status epilepticus.

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Status Epilepticus and Refractory Status Epilepticus

  • Morgan Trammel,
  • Cina Sasannejad,
  • Beverly Tomita,
  • Cherylee W. J. Chang

摘要

The critical care multi-professional team relies on multifaceted expertise, including knowledge of the nuances of pharmacological mechanisms, interactions, adverse effects, and contraindications of medications used in the management of emergency neurological conditions. This chapter explores the mechanisms and indications of select anti-seizure medications and the essential role of the pharmacist in the optimal management of patients with status epilepticus, refractory status epilepticus, and superrefractory status epilepticus.