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Seizures and Status Epilepticus

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Seizures are a common phenomenon in the intensive care unit. This chapter provides an organized synopsis of seizure evaluation and management for the advanced practice provider to use in daily practice. The chapter starts with a common-case scenario followed by a comprehensive overview of the essentials in managing a patient with this condition. The easy-to-read format will help the advanced practice provider to identify what steps to take first and to develop a plan of action.

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  1. Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Catherine Harris AG-ACNP

  2. Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

    Emily Gilmore MD

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  1. Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Jessica L. White

  2. Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Kevin N. Sheth

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Harris, C., Gilmore, E. (2018). Seizures and Status Epilepticus. In: White, J., Sheth, K. (eds) Neurocritical Care for the Advanced Practice Clinician. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48669-7_12

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