Status epilepticus is frequently encountered in neuro Intensive Care Units. It is a medical emergency and if not treated promptly can lead to severe brain damage and even death. Here, we present the case of a 18-year-old male with uncontrolled and unrelenting seizures with a rare etiology requiring ketamine infusion for burst suppression as it was resistant to thiopentone and midazolam infusions. The management of this case is presented in detail.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5793024 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijccm.IJCCM_370_17 | DOI Listing |
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