Status epilepticus is a term describing a state of continuous
seizure activity.
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It is crucial to respond urgently to status epilepticus because
the longer the seizures continue the more difficult they are to
stop.
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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.
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Continuous seizure
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There are two types which are convulsive and nonconvulsive.