In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Status Epilepticus in Pediatric Patients

Introduction

Why Pediatric Status Epilepticus Matters

Common Causes

Prehospital Care

ED Evaluation and Initial Management

First-Line Treatment

Second- and Third-Line Therapies

Refractory Status Epilepticus

Special Scenarios

Disposition and Discharge Considerations

Final Thoughts

Keep treatment tables and dosing references accessible
Early, aggressive treatment can prevent long-term harm
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Pediatric Status Epilepticus

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