Seizures are common neurological emergencies in the intensive care unit (ICU), requiring immediate recognition and intervention to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Status epilepticus (SE) is a particularly severe condition defined by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) as a seizure lasting longer than five minutes (t₁), beyond which normal seizure termination mechanisms are unlikely, necessitating prompt treatment. Prolonged seizures beyond 30 minutes (t₂) can lead to long-term neurological consequences, including neuronal injury and death [1, 2].

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Management of Seizures in the ICU

  • Shakti Bedanta Mishra,
  • Samir Samal,
  • Sagarika Panda

摘要

Seizures are common neurological emergencies in the intensive care unit (ICU), requiring immediate recognition and intervention to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Status epilepticus (SE) is a particularly severe condition defined by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) as a seizure lasting longer than five minutes (t₁), beyond which normal seizure termination mechanisms are unlikely, necessitating prompt treatment. Prolonged seizures beyond 30 minutes (t₂) can lead to long-term neurological consequences, including neuronal injury and death [1, 2].