yes, status epilepticus is a medical emergency, and you can treat it either by:
these treatments are given as urgent, vigorous, IV and in-patient treatment.
But, in severe refractory state, you might also have to give general anesthesia and neuromuscular blockers (curarine derivatives: tubocurarine, succinylcholine)
status epilepticus
Status epilepticus is a term describing a state of continuous seizure activity.
It is crucial to respond urgently to status epilepticus because the longer the seizures continue the more difficult they are to stop.
The exact pathophysiology of why a seizure evolves into status is complex and not fully understood. However, status epilepticus has many causes, some of which are the same as causes of seizures in general.
Continuous seizure
There are two types which are convulsive and nonconvulsive.
Non-convulsive status epilepticus can manifest with sustained or repeating complex partial seizures with a change in mental status, or simply as a focal seizure with limited physical signs but without alteration of consciousness.
Not usually, unless the seizure happens in a dangerous place such as on a road or if the patient falls into a river. Bit there is a condition called "status epilepticus" which can kill someone or cause brain damage. Status Epilepticus is diagnosed when the patient has been having continual fits for more than 10 minutes. This is a medical emergency, and an ambulance must be called.
Lidocaine is an antiarrhythmic agent that also has anticonvulsant properties. It is commonly used in the emergency setting for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias and status epilepticus.
diazepam is an anti epileptic drug... its the drug of choice for status epilepticus. but before taking it,consult your doctor.
epilepticus, a life-threatening condition characterized by continuous seizures, sustained loss of consciousness, and respiratory distress
Drugs that are used to treat grand mal seizures are: Carbamazepine Phenytoin Lamotrigine Valproic acid Lorazepam Oxcarbazepine Clonazepam Topiramate Levetiracetam Tiagabine Pregabalin Ethosuximide