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From: Treatment of electroencephalographic status epilepticus after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (TELSTAR): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Stepwise treatment approach for electroencephalographic status epilepticus. Each consecutive treatment step is taken when previous steps have failed to suppress electroencephalographic seizure activity. After 24 hours of treatment, sedative agents (thiopental, propofol, and continuously administrated benzodiazepines) will be tapered and intermittently administrated antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin, valproic acid, and levetiracetam) will be continued. If the status epilepticus returns, the treatment procedure will be repeated during another 24 hours. If status epilepticus returns after 2 × 24 hours, it is considered refractory. EEG = Electroencephalography.

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